About CADR
The MNLU-CS Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, a student initiative that took shape in 2022, to promote academic interest and research on themes about Alternative Dispute Resolution, constituting dispute resolution methods like Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation, and Conciliation. The Centre aims to promote and strengthen ADR mechanisms across the nation by providing a platform for unbiased study and research in the field.
About JDR
The Journal for Dispute Resolution (JDR) is an open-access, annual, and double-blind peer-reviewed journal of MNLU-CS. The journal aims to provide a platform for meaningful discourse on contemporary legal issues surrounding ADR in India and international jurisdictions.
Volume III of the Journal for Dispute Resolution by the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, published in August 2025, features a diverse collection of articles and case studies, exploring mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and innovative approaches. It serves as a crucial platform for legal scholars and practitioners, offering insights into contemporary trends, legal developments, and theoretical frameworks in dispute resolution.
Sub themes
The Journal welcomes submissions on any of the following sub-themes:
- Arbitration in Intellectual Property Disputes: Arbitrability of an Infringement Dispute over the Internet.
- Extension of curative jurisdiction over arbitral awards: Effects on the Indian arbitration regime.
- Public Policy of India and International Commercial Arbitration
- Generative AI and Arbitration
Submission Guidelines
Authorship
- Co-authorship up to two authors is allowed.
- Every authorship or co-authorship is limited to a maximum of one submission.
- Students, academicians, professionals, and doctoral researchers are invited to submit their work.
- Submissions are accepted in the ENGLISH language only.
Word Count
- Short Articles are typically up to 2500 to 3500 words (Abstract of 200 words).
- Long Articles are typically up to 4000 to 8000 words (Abstract of 200 words).
- Case comments are typically up to 2000 to 3000 words.
- Legislative/Policy comments are typically up to 2500 to 3500 words (Abstract 200 words).
All the above-mentioned word counts are exclusive of footnotes.
Format and Citation
- Font type and size of the main text must be Times Roman, 12.
- Font type and size of the footnotes must be Times Roman, 10.
- The main text and footnotes must have a line spacing of 1.5 and 1, respectively.
- Citation style must adhere to Bluebook (21st Edition).
- Each submission should be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 200 words and five keywords.
- Relevant details of the author and their affiliation would be captured only through Google Form. The submission should not contain any reference to the identity of the author to enable anonymous screening and peer review.
- Manuscripts must be in MS-Word (docx) format.
How to Submit?
Submissions should adhere to the journal’s formatting and citation style and are to be done via the Google form link (attached at the end of the post)- Call for Papers Submission is also provided in the attached Call for Papers.11.59 p.m., 31st December, 2025.
Contact
In case of any queries, kindly email at jdr_centre@mnlua.ac.in or contact:
Dr. Ashok Wadje, Editor-in-Chief: ashok.wadje@mnlua.ac.in
Chanchal Mahale, Student Editor-in-Chief: M: – +91 8007431050
Sharan Kulkarni, Senior Editor: M: – +91 8217428266
