The Journal of Indian Law and Jurisprudence follows a set of rigorous publication policies to ensure the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and quality in our scholarly publications. We encourage authors, reviewers, and readers to familiarize themselves with these policies.

1. Peer Review Process

• Double-Blind Review: All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to maintain fairness and impartiality.
• Reviewer Selection: Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant field.
• Review Criteria: Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and adherence to journal guidelines.

2. Ethical Guidelines

• Authorship: All authors must have made a substantial contribution to the work and approve its submission.
• Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism. Plagiarism checks are conducted on all submissions.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest in their manuscripts.

3. Open Access Policy

• Open Access: The journal provides open access to all published content, ensuring broad dissemination and access to legal scholarship.
• Creative Commons License: Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing for sharing and adaptation with attribution.

4. Copyright Policy

• Copyright Retention: Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.
• Copyright Transfer: Authors must submit a signed copyright transfer form upon acceptance of their manuscript.

5. Corrections and Retractions

• Corrections: If errors are identified in a published article, the journal will publish a correction notice.
• Retractions: In cases of significant ethical breaches or inaccuracies, the journal may retract an article.

6. Data Availability

• Data Sharing: Authors are encouraged to share data and supporting materials related to their research.
• Data Citation: If authors use external data sources, they must properly cite them.

7. Publication Frequency

• Regular Issues: The journal publishes issues on a regular schedule, which can be found on the [About Us] page.
• Special Issues: The journal may also publish special issues focusing on specific themes or topics.

8. Advertising Policy

• Advertising: The journal may include advertising content in its publications. Such content will be clearly distinguished from editorial content.

Contact Us

For any questions or clarifications regarding our publication policies, please contact us.

We appreciate your adherence to these policies and thank you for your contributions to the Journal of Indian Law and Jurisprudence.