The Indian Journal of Commercial Law and Constitutional Governance (IJCLCG) invites original and unpublished submissions from scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students in the fields of commercial law, corporate governance, constitutional law, economic regulation, and related areas.

 

1.Categories of Submissions : 

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The Journal accepts submissions under the following categories:

 

1. Articles

• 5,000 – 8,000 words

• Comprehensive and analytical research papers on issues relating to commercial law, constitutional governance, financial regulation, and economic policy.

2. Notes and Comments

• 3,000 – 5,000 words

• Critical analysis of contemporary legal developments, judicial decisions, or legislative changes.

3. Case Comments

• 2,000 – 3,000 words

• Analytical discussions of recent landmark judgments.

4. Book Reviews

• 1,500 – 2,500 words

• Reviews of recently published books relevant to the journal’s focus.

(Word limits are inclusive of footnotes.)

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2.Formatting Guidelines : 

Submissions must comply with the following formatting requirements:

• Font: Times New Roman

• Font Size: 12

• Line Spacing: 1.5

• Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10

• Alignment: Justified

All citations must be provided in footnotes.

3. Abstract 

All submissions must include an abstract of 150-250 words summarising the main arguements and themes of the manuscript. Authors must also provide 4-6 keywords.

4.Citation Style

Submissions must conform to the 21st Edition of the Bluebook Citation Style.

5. Originality and Exclusivity

• Submissions must be original and unpublished.

• Manuscripts must not be under consideration by any other journal at the time of submission.

• Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

6. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Under this process, the identities of both the author and the reviewer remain confidential. The editorial board reserves the right to accept, reject, or request revisions to any submission.

7. Submission Procedure

All Manuscripts must be uploaded in Microsoft Word (.doc/docx) format electronically through the Journal's online submission system(Google Form) accessible via the " Submit Manuscript" link on the website.

Authors are required to complete the submission form and upload the manuscript.

Submissions made through email or other channels will not be entertained.

8. Author Information

Authors must submit a separate cover page containing:

• Name of the Author

• Institutional Affiliation

• Email Address

• Contact Details

The main manuscript must not contain any identifying information to maintain anonymity during the peer review process.

9. Plagiarism Policy 

This Journal follows a strict anti-plagiarism policy. Manuscripts with Plagiarism exceeding 10 percent similarity (excluding references and quotations will be rejected. Use of AI generated content is strictly prohibited in the manuscripts and if found will face immediete rejection.

10. Copyright Policy

Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal the right to publish the manuscript. Authors retain copyright over their work.

11. Publication Policy 

The Journal Does not charge any submission fee. However, a publication and processing fee may be applicable upon acceptance of the manuscript to cover editorial and publication costs. The application fee will be communicated to the author on the event of selection of Manuscript for Publication.

12. Contact Information

For queries regarding submissions, please contact:

Indian Journal of Commercial Law and Constitutional Governance (IJCLCG)

Email:contact.ijclcg@gmail.com