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Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act 2014 on 20th March 2014, is one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The Act envisaged establishing National Law University in Maharashtra to impart advanced legal education and promote society-oriented research in legal studies for the advancement of the societal life of the people in the country. The prime goal of the University is to disseminate advanced legal knowledge and processes of law amongst the students and impart in them the skills of advocacy, legal services, law reforms and make them aware and capable to utilize these instruments for social transformation and development. To attain this goal, it has started its first academic endeavor on 1st August 2015. Since its inception, the University has made serious and sincere efforts to excel in the field of legal research and education. Within the span of seven years, the University has been able to traverse an arduous yet, promising path filled with lots of possibilities for the future. The course structures of the University are framed in accordance with the norms of the BCI and UGC with a team of dedicated and committed teachers. Located in the pristine Powai region of Mumbai, the University enjoys an un-paralleled avenue for higher studies especially in law and related matters. The course structures of the University are framed in accordance with the norms of the BCI and UGC with a team of dedicated and committed teachers. Hon'ble Shri. Justice Alok Aradhe, Judge of Supreme Court of India is the Chancellor of the University who not only guides but also inspires the institution with his novel ideas and rich experience in law field. An institution for higher learning must promote scholarship that engages with practical questions as well as the moral and philosophical dilemmas that arise in contemporary life. Research in law addresses these problems of society in this dynamic sense. In recent years the University has taken long strides in areas of research and has established Research Centres in the areas of Clinical Legal Education, Criminal Justice, Maritime Law & Research, Intellectual Property, Taxation Law, Arbitration, Mediation and Information Technology. MNLU Mumbai has also been granted Department for Promotion of Industries and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India’s IPR Chair. MNLU Mumbai also established the Centre for Maritime Law and Research with the support of the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India. Recently, the University also established Justice M. L. Pendse Chair in Environmental Law. The University has also undertaken several research projects. The University offers BA. LL.B.(Hons.) five years integrated program, one year LL.M. program in Corporate and Commercial Laws, IPR and Constitutional Law, LL.M. (Executive), LL.M. (Investment & Securities Laws) in association with National Institute of Securities Markets, SEBI, M.A. (Mediation and Conflict Resolution), MBA Programme, Post Graduate Diploma Programmes, among others. University is also planning to add more specializations from new academic year. The University also hosts several research programmes in association with foreign universities. The University is steered by distinguished judges, senior advocates, eminent academicians, seasoned and senior bureaucrats as members of governing bodies and they guide our students with their rich and valuable experience. Our students participate in various reputed competitions both in India and abroad. Through engaged research the University strives to address issues that surround contemporary life in India. The advent of globalization and global connectivity is redefining the frontiers of education. Cognizant of this changing paradigm of learning MNLU Mumbai has signed MoUs with some leading Universities of Europe for a more sustained and engaged exchanges of ideas related to law and society in modern time. MNLU Mumbai believes in the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution viz. Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Secularism, Humanism etc. and makes all out efforts to inculcate them amongst its students, staff, and others to make this institution as not only centre of legal knowledge but also an inclusive centre of humanity.
ABOUT MNLU MUMBAI LAW JOURNAL The MNLU Law Journal is a premier open-access, annual online/offline publication dedicated to democratizing legal scholarship. Our mission is to provide an inclusive global platform where academicians, practitioners, and students can contribute rigorous research to foster a collective repository of legal expertise. The Journal adopts a broad, non-restrictive approach to legal studies, focusing on Socio-Legal themes that address the complexities of the modern world. The journal will promote interdisciplinary research, encouraging a critical dialogue between law and other academic disciplines to better understand the role of legal systems in the contemporary era. MNLU Law Journal invite original, unpublished manuscripts from Academicians, Research Scholars, Legal Professionals, and Law Students. The Journal accepts submissions in the following formats: • Articles: In-depth analytical papers on theoretical or practical legal issues. • Case Comments: Critical evaluations of recent judicial pronouncements. • Legislative Comments: Analytical reviews of new statutes, amendments, or proposed bills. • Book Reviews: Scholarly assessments of recent literature in the field of law and social sciences. As an open-access journal, MNLU Law Journal ensures that high-quality legal research is available to everyone from students to policy-makers without barriers, thereby contributing to the global development of legal knowledge and jurisprudence. AIM OF MNLU MUMBAI LAW JOURNAL MNLU Law Journal will provide a platform where everyone related to the field of law can contribute their research work on any topic related to law, interdisciplinary studies and help to create a quality open-access platform that can be used by anyone to gain or develop their knowledge and expertise in the subject of law. SCOPE OF THE MNLU MUMBAI LAW JOURNAL The scope of MNLU Law Journal is within law, the MNLU Law Journal is designed to be both wide and interdisciplinary. Below is a detailed breakdown of the scope of the MNLU Law Journal: 1. Substantive Legal Themes • Public Law: Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Criminal Jurisprudence. • Private Law: Contract Law, Torts, and Family Law. • Commercial & Corporate Law: Insolvency, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Competition Law, and Securities Regulation. • International Law: Public International Law, Human Rights, and International Trade Law. 2. Socio-Legal and Interdisciplinary Research • Law and Society: How legal systems impact social change and vice-versa. • Law and Technology: Addressing AI, Digital Forensics, and Cyber Laws. • Law and Economics: Analyzing the efficiency of legal rules and institutions. • Law and Forensic Science: (Particularly relevant to your specialization) The evidentiary value of scientific data in criminal trials. 3. Contemporary and Legislative Analysis • New Legislation: Such as the transition to the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) and BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita). • Judicial Activism: Analyzing landmark judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts. • Policy Evaluation: Researching the effectiveness of government policies and international treaties. 4. Geographic and Participant Scope The scope of the Journal is not limited with the below mention topic/area it is not exhaustive list of topics. The researcher can submit on any topic related with law and allied science. • Jurisdictional Scope: While it has a strong focus on Indian Law, it actively encourages comparative studies involving global legal systems. • Contributor Scope: It bridges the gap between different levels of the legal fraternity: o Academicians: For theoretical and doctrinal research. o Practitioners/Lawyers: For practical insights from the courtroom. o Students/Scholars: For fresh perspectives and detailed case comments. TYPES OF SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED: The MNLU Mumbai Law Journal invites original, unpublished manuscripts from all academicians, authors, legal professionals, and Law students in the following categories: I. Long Articles (3,500-10,000 words, Excluding footnotes) Submissions in this category are expected to provide a comprehensive and rigorous engagement with the chosen theme and its existing literature. Authors are expected to demonstrate a mastery over the subject matter by navigating both established theories and contemporary developments. II. Essays/Short Articles (1,200-3,500 words, Excluding footnotes) Essays/short articles are more concise in scope and are focused on a particular issue and offer new perspectives and critical insights on the selected topic. III. Case Studies/Comment and Legislative Comments (1200-3500 words) This category is meant for the analysis of any contemporary judicial pronouncement, legislative action, or policy proposal. Notes and Comments must trace the line of cases in which the decision appears and comment on its implications on the evolution of that branch of law. IV Book Review (1000- 3000 Words) In this category the authors are expected to write original, impartial, actual and specific book review on any book related with law and contemporary issues. It is expected from the author to maintain professionalism during making any comment on the book. GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS TO AUTHORS: • The submission of papers is open for Teachers/ Academicians/ Professionals/ Judges/ Jurists and Researchers. Only one co-author shall be allowed. Student can be the co-author. • The author(s) should strictly follow the Bluebook 20th edition for a uniform system of citation. • Headings should be according to the following standard: Headings: All Capitals & Bold Letters Sub-Headings: First letter Capital & Bold • Submissions should be in Times New Roman, 12 font size with 1.5 line spacing, justified text and 1-inch margins on all sides of an A4 sheet besides the centre aligned page number at the bottom of each page. • Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, 10 font size with 1.0 line spacing. • Graphics, Charts, Tables, and Diagrams should be numbered consecutively and included in the body of the work. • In case of references from websites, complete URL address, along with the last date of accessing the website should be mentioned. • Submissions must be mailed to email id by the University only with the subject “Submission for Volume---, Type of Submission (Article/ Case Comment/ Book Review/ Law and Policy analysis)” along with a Covering letter addressed to Chief Editor, MNLU Mumbai Law Journal. • The covering letter should include the author’s contact details, designation and institutional affiliation. • Submitted entries must not have been sent for consideration at any other place for publication. • All submissions will be scrutinized by the Review Committee and the shortlisted contributors shall be duly informed. • All submissions shall meet the UGC anti-plagiarism requirement- only 10% content similarity. • Mere submission of a manuscript shall not confer any claim for publication. • The Editorial Board reserves all rights to take decision to publish the contribution or not. • The Board’s decision as regards the interpretation of guidelines or any other matter related to the publication shall be final. EDITORIAL BOARD CHIEF PATRON AND EDITOR IN CHIEF • Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Professor of Law, Vice-Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai EDITORIAL TEAM • Prof. (Dr.) Amol Deo Chavhan, Professor of Law, Dean of Academics, MNLU Mumbai • Dr. Pratapsinh B. Salunke, Associate Professor of Law, OSD - VC Office & Associate Dean, MNLU Mumbai • Dr. Nanda Pardhey, Associate Professor of Law, MNLU Mumbai • Dr. Amit Kumar, Assistant Professor of Law, MNLU Mumbai • Dr. Abhijit Rohi Assistant Professor of Law Head of Dept UG & PG, MNLU Mumbai FREQUENCY OF PUBLICATION Once in a Year MODE OF PUBLICATION Online (On university website https://mnlumumbai.edu.in ) and Offline PUBLISHER DETAILS Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology St, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076, Maharashtra, India, Tel: 022-25703188 Email: nlumumbai@mnlumumbai.edu.in