ISSN: XXXX-XXXX | Peer Reviewed Open and Close Access Journal
Nyayasetu is an independent legal research and publication initiative established with the objective of promoting scholarly discourse, analytical legal writing and structured academic engagement in contemporary areas of law. The Journal has been conceptualised as a platform for the publication of research papers, legal analysis and academic commentary addressing developments in both traditional and emerging branches of law.
The Journal seeks to encourage rigorous legal research by providing a forum for academicians, legal practitioners, researchers and students to present well-reasoned scholarly work on complex legal questions. It aims to contribute to the development of legal thought by examining statutory frameworks, judicial interpretations, comparative legal systems and evolving regulatory mechanisms in India and internationally.
Nyayasetu particularly focuses on interdisciplinary and contemporary areas of law including Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Technology Law, Artificial Intelligence regulation, digital governance, corporate and commercial regulation, international legal frameworks and other developing regulatory legal domains. The publication encourages analytical discussion on legislative developments, judicial precedents and policy reforms affecting the legal system.
In addition to research articles, the Journal also accepts and publishes academic works such as legal research papers, theses, dissertations, policy studies, doctrinal research, case commentaries, legislative analyses and other scholarly writings relating to law and governance. The objective is to provide a credible platform for emerging and established researchers to present comprehensive legal studies and contribute to meaningful academic dialogue.
The Journal is designed to operate as an academic platform that bridges the gap between legal theory and legal practice. By publishing structured research and critical legal analysis, it seeks to make scholarly legal knowledge accessible to practitioners, policymakers, academicians and students while contributing to informed debate on evolving legal challenges.
Nyayasetu is committed to maintaining academic integrity, ethical research standards and intellectual independence in all its publications. The initiative aims to periodically publish research articles, theses, dissertations, policy analyses, case comments and legal essays that contribute meaningfully to contemporary legal scholarship and the broader discourse on law and governance.
Nyayasetu is established with the objective of creating a comprehensive academic platform dedicated to the advancement of legal scholarship across all branches and allied disciplines of law. The Journal is conceived as an integrated forum for scholarly dialogue, legal research and intellectual exchange, bringing together diverse areas of law within a single publication. It seeks to encourage original research, analytical legal writing and critical examination of contemporary legal developments by academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policy experts and law students.
The Journal adopts a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive approach, covering the entire spectrum of legal studies rather than restricting its scope to a specific subject area. Nyayasetu Journal therefore welcomes scholarly contributions relating to constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, civil law, commercial and corporate law, intellectual property law, technology law, international law, arbitration law, environmental law, taxation law, labour law, consumer protection law, family law, property law, trust law, banking and finance law, competition law and other specialised areas of legal practice and research.
The scope of the Journal further extends to emerging and interdisciplinary areas of law, including cyber law, artificial intelligence regulation, data protection and privacy law, digital governance, fintech regulation, biotechnology law, media and entertainment law, sports law, health law, education law, maritime law, space law, immigration law and regulatory law. Research addressing the legal implications of technological innovation, globalisation and socio-economic transformation is strongly encouraged.
Nyayasetu also recognises the importance of comparative legal studies, international legal frameworks, public policy analysis and socio-legal research. The Journal welcomes scholarly work that analyses legislative developments, judicial precedents, regulatory reforms and governance structures at both national and international levels.
In addition to traditional research articles, the Journal also publishes case comments, legislative analyses, policy papers, academic notes, book reviews, dissertations, thesis extracts and other scholarly legal writings that contribute to the development and understanding of legal principles.
Through its inclusive and multidisciplinary scope, Nyayasetu Journal aims to function as a single consolidated academic publication encompassing the study and research of all branches of law, thereby promoting a holistic understanding of legal systems and contributing to the evolution of jurisprudence and legal scholarship.
All submissions to Nyayasetu Journal must be original, unpublished and must not be under consideration for publication in any other journal, book, website or academic platform at the time of submission. By submitting a manuscript, the author confirms that the work represents original research and that all references, citations and acknowledgements have been properly indicated in accordance with accepted academic standards.
Nyayasetu Journal accepts scholarly submissions covering all branches and allied disciplines of law, including but not limited to constitutional law, criminal law, civil law, corporate and commercial law, intellectual property law, technology law, international law, arbitration law, taxation law, labour law, environmental law, public policy and other interdisciplinary legal fields. The Journal also welcomes academic works in the form of research papers, thesis papers, dissertations, case comments, legislative analysis, policy papers and other scholarly legal writings.
All manuscripts must be written in clear academic UK English and must reflect structured legal reasoning, analytical research and professional academic writing standards suitable for publication in a legal journal.
Submissions must be made in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). The manuscript must be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing, and standard margins and Heading font size 16 and Sub-Heading font size 14. Footnotes must be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with single spacing. Authors must maintain consistency in citation format throughout the manuscript.
Each submission must include the title of the manuscript, name of the author, institutional affiliation (if applicable), professional designation (if applicable), and contact details including email address. In cases of joint authorship, the details of all contributing authors must be provided.
An abstract of approximately 150–250 words must be included with every submission summarising the objective, methodology and conclusion of the research work. The abstract should be followed by relevant keywords identifying the subject area of the manuscript.
For the purpose of publication, the Journal accepts different categories of academic work with the following recommended word limits:
Research Papers submitted for publication should ordinarily range between 4,000 and 8,000 words,including footnotes. These papers are expected to contain structured legal analysis, doctrinal research, comparative analysis or policy-oriented examination of legal issues.
Dissertations or condensed academic thesis submissions may range between 8,000 and 15,000 words, depending on the depth and scope of the research topic. Such submissions should present a comprehensive legal study supported by detailed references, academic argumentation and scholarly analysis.
Thesis or extended research studies may ordinarily range between 15,000 and 25,000 words (and above in certain cases), including references and citations. These submissions generally involve advanced academic research and may include detailed chapters, structured methodology and in-depth legal examination of specialised subject areas.
All manuscripts submitted to Nyayasetu Journal shall undergo an initial editorial screening to verify compliance with the Journal’s scope, formatting standards and academic quality requirements. Submissions that satisfy the preliminary review will proceed to the peer review process conducted by qualified reviewers or subject experts.
Nyayasetu Journal follows strict academic integrity standards. All submissions will be subject to plagiarism screening, citation verification and AI-assisted content evaluation, where necessary. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, improper citation practices or academic misconduct may be rejected without further consideration.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to accept, reject or request revisions to any manuscript submitted for publication. Authors may be required to make revisions based on reviewer feedback or editorial recommendations prior to final acceptance.
Submission of a manuscript to Nyayasetu Journal shall be deemed to constitute the author’s consent to editorial review, peer review and publication, subject to compliance with the Journal’s academic and ethical standards. Manuscripts must be submitted through the official submission channel or designated editorial email of Nyayasetu Journal along with the required author details and supporting information.
Nyayasetu Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency and ethical conduct in legal scholarship and publication. All authors, reviewers, editors and contributors associated with the Journal are expected to adhere strictly to recognised principles of publication ethics and responsible research practices.
All manuscripts submitted for publication must represent original scholarly work. Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal must ensure that their work has not been previously published, either in full or in substantial part, and is not simultaneously under consideration for publication elsewhere. Any use of previously published material, research data, case law extracts, statutes, commentary or academic writings must be properly cited and acknowledged in accordance with accepted legal citation standards.
Nyayasetu Journal maintains a strict policy against plagiarism, academic misconduct and unethical research practices. All submissions will be subject to plagiarism screening and, where necessary, AI-content verification and similarity analysis. Manuscripts containing substantial plagiarism, improper attribution of sources, fabricated data or misrepresentation of research findings may be rejected outright and may result in further editorial action where appropriate.
Authors are required to ensure that all references, quotations, case citations, statutory provisions and scholarly opinions relied upon in the manuscript are accurately represented. Any form of misrepresentation, distortion of legal sources or misleading citation practices shall be considered a violation of the Journal’s ethical standards.
Where a manuscript has multiple authors, all listed authors must have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the research work. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript prior to submission. Any dispute relating to authorship shall be the responsibility of the authors and may lead to rejection of the submission if not satisfactorily resolved.
The Journal also recognises the importance of confidentiality and impartiality in the peer review process. Reviewers evaluating manuscripts must conduct their review objectively, fairly and without personal bias. Any reviewer who identifies a potential conflict of interest in relation to a submitted manuscript must disclose such conflict and decline the review assignment where appropriate.
Editors of Nyayasetu Journal shall evaluate submissions solely on the basis of academic merit, originality, relevance to the scope of the Journal and scholarly contribution, without discrimination based on nationality, institutional affiliation, professional status, gender or personal beliefs of the author.
Where errors, inaccuracies or ethical concerns are discovered after publication, the Editorial Board reserves the right to issue corrections, clarifications, editorial notes or retractions, depending upon the seriousness of the issue identified.
Authors submitting their work to Nyayasetu Journal acknowledge and agree that the Journal retains the authority to conduct plagiarism checks, editorial review, peer review evaluation and ethical assessment as part of the publication process.
By submitting a manuscript for publication, the author confirms that the research work complies with the Journal’s ethical standards and that the manuscript has been prepared in accordance with accepted principles of academic integrity, responsible scholarship and professional legal research practices.
Nyayasetu Journal is committed to safeguarding intellectual property rights and maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity in legal research and scholarly publication. All submissions received by the Journal shall be governed by the copyright and plagiarism standards set forth in this policy.
Upon submission of a manuscript, the author represents and warrants that the work is original, authentic and the result of the author’s independent research and intellectual effort. The author further confirms that the manuscript has not been previously published, in whole or in substantial part, in any journal, book, conference proceedings, online repository, or other publication platform, and that it is not simultaneously under consideration for publication elsewhere.
The copyright of the manuscript initially remains with the author. However, upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication, the author grants Nyayasetu Journal the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute and archive the work in print, digital or electronic form for academic and research purposes. The Journal may also include the published work in its online databases, research repositories and academic archives to facilitate wider dissemination of legal scholarship.
Authors shall retain the moral rights over their work and may use the published manuscript for academic purposes such as teaching, research reference, thesis inclusion or institutional repositories, provided that appropriate acknowledgment is made to Nyayasetu Journal as the original place of publication.
Nyayasetu Journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, academic misrepresentation and improper attribution of sources. All manuscripts submitted to the Journal shall be subject to a plagiarism screening process using appropriate similarity detection tools and editorial verification. Authors are required to ensure that all references, citations, quotations, case laws, statutory provisions and scholarly sources used in the manuscript are properly acknowledged and cited in accordance with accepted legal citation standards.
The Journal also reserves the right to conduct AI-assisted content verification and academic integrity checks where necessary, in order to ensure the originality and authenticity of the research work submitted for publication.
Any manuscript found to contain plagiarised content, substantial similarity with previously published work, fabricated references, improper citation practices or unauthorized use of intellectual property may be rejected during the editorial review process. In cases where plagiarism or academic misconduct is discovered after publication, the Editorial Board may take appropriate corrective measures, including issuing corrections, withdrawal notices or formal retractions of the publication.
Authors bear full responsibility for ensuring that their work does not infringe the copyright, intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of any third party. Where copyrighted material such as charts, tables, figures, images or extended extracts from other works are included in the manuscript, the author must obtain the necessary permissions from the original copyright holder prior to submission.
By submitting a manuscript to Nyayasetu Journal, the author acknowledges and agrees to comply with the copyright protection standards and plagiarism policies established by the Journal, and confirms that the work submitted adheres to principles of academic honesty, responsible research conduct and ethical legal scholarship.
The Nyayasetu Journal is administered through a structured Editorial Board responsible for ensuring the academic integrity, scholarly quality and professional standards of all publications. The Editorial Board functions through defined editorial roles and responsibilities, ensuring that all manuscripts are evaluated through a transparent, ethical and academically rigorous process.
Advocate Yash Lotlikar serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Nyayasetu Journal and is responsible for the overall academic supervision, editorial direction and policy framework of the Journal. The Editor-in-Chief exercises final authority in relation to editorial decisions, including the acceptance, revision or rejection of submitted manuscripts. The role also includes overseeing adherence to publication ethics, maintaining scholarly standards and guiding the Journal’s academic vision in the field of law and allied legal disciplines.
Advocate Vikas Awale serves as the Managing Editor and is responsible for the administrative and operational management of the Journal. The Managing Editor supervises the manuscript submission process, coordinates communication between authors, reviewers and editors, and ensures that the editorial and publication timelines are maintained in an efficient and professional manner.
The Associate Editors assist the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor in conducting preliminary editorial assessments and supervising the review process. They examine submitted manuscripts to determine whether they fall within the scope of the Journal and ensure that submissions comply with the Journal’s formatting and submission standards. The Associate Editors of Nyayasetu Journal are:
Advocate Gangvi Yadav
Advocate Shivam Chaudhary
The Editorial Board Members contribute to the academic oversight of the Journal and assist in the evaluation of manuscripts within their respective areas of legal expertise. They may provide guidance regarding editorial policy, recommend peer reviewers and support the maintenance of academic standards. The Editorial Board Members include:
Advocate Vikas Awale
Advocate Gangvi Yadav
Advocate Shivam Chaudhary
The Peer Review Panel consists of qualified legal professionals and subject experts responsible for conducting independent and confidential academic evaluations of submitted manuscripts. The reviewers assess the originality, legal reasoning, research methodology and scholarly contribution of each manuscript before editorial decisions are taken. The Peer Review Panel includes:
Advocate Yash Lotlikar
Advocate Vikas Awale
Advocate Gangvi Yadav
Advocate Shivam Chaudhary
The Advisory Board provides intellectual guidance, academic support and professional insight to the Journal. Members of the Advisory Board may assist in strengthening the Journal’s research direction, academic credibility and institutional development. The Advisory Board of Nyayasetu Journal includes:
Advocate Yash Lotlikar
Advocate Vikas Awale
Advocate Gangvi Yadav
Advocate Shivam Chaudhary
Advocate Hritik Phapale
Advocate Omsai Dangi
Advocate Sakhi Narvekar
Advocate Pallavi Dalvi
and other distinguished legal professionals and contributors associated with the Journal.
Through this structured editorial framework, Nyayasetu Journal seeks to promote high-quality legal research, encourage academic dialogue and contribute to the advancement of legal scholarship across all branches and allied areas of law.
Nyayasetu Journal invites submissions of original and unpublished scholarly work from academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policy professionals, scholars and students in the field of law and allied disciplines. The Journal aims to promote rigorous legal research, intellectual discourse and academic engagement by providing a platform for high-quality scholarly publications covering diverse areas of law.
Submissions are invited in the form of research papers, scholarly articles, case comments, legislative analysis, policy reviews, book reviews, thesis and dissertations addressing any branch of law. The Journal accepts work relating to constitutional law, criminal law, corporate and commercial law, intellectual property law, public law, international law, technology and cyber law, arbitration and dispute resolution, taxation law, environmental law, financial regulation, human rights law and other allied or interdisciplinary areas of legal scholarship.
Nyayasetu Journal particularly encourages comparative, analytical and interdisciplinary research examining the interaction of law with governance, public policy, economics, finance, digital technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain regulation, environmental sustainability and emerging legal frameworks.
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal must constitute original and unpublished work and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Every submission shall undergo a preliminary editorial screening, followed by plagiarism verification and AI content assessment, where applicable. Thereafter, the manuscript will proceed to the peer review process, conducted by qualified legal scholars and professionals to ensure academic rigor, originality and legal relevance.
The peer review and editorial evaluation process is conducted within a reasonable timeframe to ensure efficiency and academic integrity. The review period for each submission generally ranges between seven (7) days and thirty (30) days, depending upon the nature, complexity and subject matter of the manuscript.
Nyayasetu Journal follows a yearly publication model, and the Annual Volume of the Journal shall be published on the 04th of February of every year. Manuscripts accepted after review may be scheduled for publication in the forthcoming annual volume.
Authors interested in contributing to Nyayasetu Journal are requested to submit their manuscripts in accordance with the Journal’s Submission Guidelines, Publication Ethics Policy, Copyright and Plagiarism Policy, as provided on the official website.
Through this initiative, Nyayasetu Journal seeks to encourage meaningful legal scholarship, promote academic dialogue and contribute to the development of legal knowledge across all branches and allied disciplines of law.
Nyayasetu Journal maintains a structured indexing system for all published manuscripts in order to ensure systematic classification, ease of academic reference and efficient scholarly access. For the purpose of publication, cataloguing and citation management, all accepted manuscripts shall be indexed and categorized according to the nature and structure of the academic work submitted.
The indexing structure of the Journal is divided into three primary academic categories, namely Research Papers, Dissertations and Thesis Submissions. Each manuscript accepted for publication shall be placed within its appropriate category based on the scope, depth of research, academic methodology and the nature of the work.
The first category consists of Research Papers, which include scholarly articles, analytical studies, case comments, legislative reviews, policy analysis and doctrinal or empirical legal research. These submissions typically present focused academic arguments supported by legal reasoning, authorities and research methodology. Research Papers are intended to contribute to ongoing academic discussions and developments within specific areas of law.
The second category consists of Dissertations, which represent extended academic research work often undertaken as part of postgraduate academic programs or independent scholarly projects. Dissertations generally involve a comprehensive examination of a particular legal issue or subject area, supported by detailed legal analysis, comparative perspectives and structured research methodology.
The third category consists of Thesis Submissions, which represent extensive and highly detailed academic research work conducted typically at advanced academic levels, including doctoral or equivalent scholarly research. Thesis publications involve comprehensive study, original research contributions and substantial academic analysis addressing complex legal questions, legal frameworks or theoretical developments in law.
For the purpose of indexing and publication records, each manuscript published in Nyayasetu Journal shall be formally classified under one of the above categories and assigned an appropriate citation reference within the Journal’s indexing framework. This structured indexing system ensures clarity in academic referencing, facilitates scholarly research and maintains an organized archival record of all publications appearing in the Journal.
Through this classification structure, Nyayasetu Journal aims to maintain academic transparency, systematic documentation and ease of access for researchers, scholars, legal practitioners and academic institutions utilizing the Journal for legal research and scholarly reference.
Nyayasetu Journal follows a structured publication and access framework for the dissemination of scholarly work published under the Journal. In order to facilitate academic research while maintaining publication standards and administrative sustainability, the Journal operates through two distinct publication access categories, namely Open Access Publication and Closed Access Publication.
Under the Open Access Publication model, authors may elect to have their research work made publicly accessible through the official platform of Nyayasetu Journal and associated publication channels. Articles published under the Open Access category are made available for wider public access, allowing scholars, researchers, practitioners and academic institutions to read and reference the work without subscription barriers. In consideration of the publication, editorial management, peer review administration and digital dissemination of such work, Open Access publications may be subject to a publication or processing charge as determined by the Journal from time to time.
Under the Closed Access Publication model, the publication of the manuscript shall not require any publication charges from the author. However, such publications may be maintained under restricted or controlled access as determined by the Editorial Board. Closed Access publications may be made available through internal archives, institutional circulation, academic indexing or other controlled distribution mechanisms adopted by the Journal.
The decision regarding whether a manuscript is published under Open Access or Closed Access may be determined by the author’s preference at the time of submission, subject to the policies and administrative procedures of the Journal.
Irrespective of the access category, all manuscripts published in Nyayasetu Journal shall remain subject to the Journal’s Submission Guidelines, Peer Review Policy, Copyright and Plagiarism Policy, and Publication Ethics standards.
Through this publication framework, Nyayasetu Journal aims to ensure that legal research is disseminated responsibly while balancing academic accessibility, intellectual property protection and the operational requirements necessary for maintaining a professional legal research publication platform.