MNLU Mumbai Law Journal

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

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.

Located in the pristine Powai region of Mumbai, the University enjoys an un-paralleled avenue for higher studies especially in law and related matters. Hon'ble Shri. Justice Alok Aradhe, Judge of Supreme Court of India is the Chancellor of the University.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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.

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MNLU Law Journal invite original, unpublished manuscripts from Academicians, Research Scholars, Legal Professionals, and Law Students.

Detail	Information
Starting Year	2026
Format	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.
Subject Area	Any topic related to law and interdisciplinary studies
Language of Publication	English
Access	Open Access. Free to read and download.

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.

Key Objectives:

To democratize legal scholarship by providing free and open access to quality research.
To encourage interdisciplinary dialogue between law and other social sciences.
To publish original, unpublished and peer-reviewed articles from academicians, practitioners and students.
To contribute to policy development and law reform in India through rigorous academic research.
To create a global repository of Indian legal scholarship.

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: 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.

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

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

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 Comments / Legislative Comments 1,200 - 3,500 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 1,000 - 3,000 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 nlumumbai@mnlumumbai.edu.in 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.
All submissions shall meet the UGC anti-plagiarism requirement - only 10% content similarity.

EDITORIAL BOARD

Patron In Chief & Chief Editor

Dr. Dilip Ukey
Professor of Law
Vice-Chancellor
vc@mnlumumbai.edu.in

Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey is the Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai. He previously served as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Acting Vice Chancellor of SRTM University, Nanded, and as Professor and Head of the Department of Law at Savitribai Phule Pune University. His expertise lies in Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Prof. (Dr.) Amol Deo Chavhan
Dean of Academics
amol.chavhan@mnlumumbai.edu.in

Prof. (Dr.) Amol Deo Chavhan is a distinguished legal academic and Professor of Law, serving as the Dean of Academics at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he specializes in criminal law, torts and prison administration.

Dr. Pratapsinh B. Salunke
Associate Dean
pratapsinh.salunke@mnlumumbai.edu.in

Dr. Pratapsinh B. Salunke is the Officer on Special Duty to the Hon’ble ViceChancellor and Associate Dean at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai. He specializes in Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Jurisprudence and Public Law.

Dr. Nanda Pardhey
Associate Professor
nanda.pardhey@mnlumumbai.edu.in

Dr. Nanda Pardhey is an accomplished legal academic with a Ph.D. in Biotechnology Law and an LL.M. in Business Law. She specializes in Biotechnology, Medical, Constitutional, Family and Cyber Laws.

Dr. Amit Kumar
Assistant Professor
amit.kumar@mnlumumbai.edu.in

Dr. Amit Kumar, Assistant Professor of Law at MNLU Mumbai, also serves as Deputy Director of IQAC. His interests include health law, human rights, and comparative law.

Dr. Abhijit Rohi
Head, UG & PG Dept
abhijit@mnlumumbai.edu.in

Dr. Abhijit Rohi is an Assistant Professor of Law at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai since 2016. Currently he is the Head of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Departments.

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