INSTRUCTION TO AUTHORS

About the Journal

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice is a peer-reviewed, national-level scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of law, justice, legal studies, constitutional governance, public policy, human rights, criminology, forensic studies, and allied disciplines. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, judges, advocates, and students to disseminate innovative legal research, case analyses, doctrinal and empirical studies, and policy-oriented scholarship that contributes to the advancement of legal education and the justice system.

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice focuses on promoting original research and encourages contributions that address contemporary legal challenges, judicial developments, legislative reforms, comparative legal studies, and practical applications relevant to the legal profession and society. The journal follows a systematic editorial process to ensure quality, transparency, and academic integrity.

Publication Schedule

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice follows a quarterly publication frequency, ensuring the timely dissemination of scholarly research.

  • Issue 1: January

  • Issue 2: April

  • Issue 3: July

  • Issue 4: October

Accepted manuscripts are published online immediately after final acceptance to provide early access to the research community.

Manuscript Categories

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts under the following categories:

1. Original Research Articles

Comprehensive studies presenting novel legal research, analyses, methodologies, and findings.

2. Review Articles

Critical analyses of existing legal literature, judicial developments, legislative changes, and emerging legal issues.

3. Case Studies

Detailed examinations of landmark judgments, legal disputes, policy implementation, or institutional practices.

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal's submission portal (available on the journal website).

  • A cover letter must accompany each submission, stating the manuscript's significance and confirming it is not under review elsewhere.

  • Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest.

  • Ensure that the manuscript strictly follows the journal's formatting guidelines provided below.

Ethical Considerations

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice adheres to internationally accepted publication ethics and expects authors to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.

Plagiarism

All manuscripts must be original and will be screened using plagiarism detection tools.

Data Integrity

Authors are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of all data, citations, legal references, and supporting materials presented in their manuscripts.

Human Research and Ethical Compliance

Research involving human participants, surveys, interviews, or sensitive legal data must include a statement confirming compliance with applicable ethical standards and institutional approvals where required.

Publication Ethics

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice follows strict ethical practices concerning authorship, data reporting, conflict of interest disclosure, citation accuracy, and research integrity.

Publication Fees

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice does not charge authors any submission or publication fees.

It is a fully open-access journal supported by VIDWAN Publications.

Peer Review Policy

VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice employs a double-blind peer-review process to ensure impartial and rigorous evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

  • Reviewers are assigned based on subject expertise.

  • Final acceptance depends on revision quality and reviewer recommendations.

Submission Guidelines

General Structure & Formatting Requirements

Element Specification
Font Times New Roman
Font Sizes Title: 16 pt (Bold, Centered); Authors: 14 pt (Bold, Centered); Body: 12 pt; Abstract & References: 11 pt
Line Spacing 1.5
Margins 1 inch on all sides
Text Alignment Justified (except titles & headings)
Layout Two-column format
Page Numbers Bottom-right corner

Required Manuscript Sections

1. Title of the Paper

16 pt, Bold, Times New Roman, Centered

2. Author Name(s)

14 pt, Bold, Times New Roman, Centered

3. Affiliation

Department, Institution, City, Country

12 pt, Times New Roman, Centered

Email address (12 pt, centered)

4. Abstract

Provide a concise summary of the research problem, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. (11 pt)

5. Keywords

List 5–7 relevant keywords that reflect the core content of the manuscript.

Main Body Sections

1. Introduction

  • Background

  • Problem statement

  • Research objectives

  • Significance of the study

  • Identification of the research gap

2. Literature Review

  • Review of existing legal literature

  • Analysis of relevant statutes and case law

  • Identification of research gaps

3. Methodology

  • Research design

  • Doctrinal, empirical, comparative, or qualitative methods

  • Data sources and analytical framework

4. Results and Discussion

  • Analysis of findings

  • Interpretation of legal issues

  • Comparative discussion with previous studies and judicial precedents

5. Conclusion and Future Scope

  • Summary of key contributions

  • Limitations of the study

  • Recommendations for future legal research and policy development

References

Use Bluebook, OSCOLA, APA, or IEEE referencing style, as appropriate to the discipline or as preferred by the author.

Ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list.

Declarations (Optional)

Authors may include statements confirming:

  • Originality of the manuscript

  • No prior publication

  • Not under consideration elsewhere

  • Conflict of interest declaration

  • Funding information (if applicable)

Publication Metadata

At the end of the manuscript, include:

Submitted: DD/MM/YYYY

Accepted: DD/MM/YYYY

Published: DD/MM/YYYY

Article available at: VIDWAN Journal of Law and Justice website

This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License.