Call for Papers: LEX PLUS- Student Law Review [Volume VI (2025); Recasting Criminal Justice]: Submit by Oct 31

06 Oct 2025

Categories: Call for Papers

About the Institution

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, Centre for Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Law, Mangaluru (SDMLC) is a premier legal institution in Karnataka, affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi and recognised by the Bar Council of India. Established in 1974 under the presidentship of Padmavibhushan Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, the college has been at the forefront of legal education.

Key Achievements:

Celebrated Golden Jubilee in 2024
NAAC re-accredited “B++” (2025)
Ranked 11th nationally and 2nd in Karnataka by IIRF 2024

The college offers B.A. LL.B / B.B.A. LL.B (5-year), LL.B (3-year), LL.M in Business & Trade Law, Certificate in Cyber Law, PG Diplomas in IPR and Labour & Service Laws, and PhD in Law.

About LEX PLUS

LEX PLUS Student Law Review is the flagship peer-reviewed student journal of SDMLC, dedicated to nurturing research acumen and academic writing skills among law students. Having successfully published five volumes, the journal now invites contributions for Volume VI (2025). All manuscripts undergo editorial screening followed by blind peer review prior to publication.

Call for Papers: “Recasting Criminal Justice”

This call encourages law students nationwide to engage with contemporary criminal law reforms, especially the transition to India’s new criminal codes.

Benefits:

No registration fee
Free soft copy of published article (hard copy available on payment)

Eligibility:

Open to all law students (UG & PG) enrolled in recognised law schools/universities in India
Co-authorship allowed (maximum 2 authors per submission)

Suggested Sub-Themes

From IPC to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Continuity and Change
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Future of Criminal Procedure
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA): Evidence in the Digital Age
Constitutional and Human Rights Dimensions
Implementation and Transitional Challenges

Formatting Guidelines

Language: English
Word Limit: 2,000–3,000 words (excluding footnotes)
Abstract: Up to 250 words
Font: Times New Roman (Text 12 | Footnotes 10)
Spacing: 1.5 (Text) | 1 (Footnotes)
Citation: Indian Law Institute (ILI) Style
Headings: Numbered, bold/italicised as per levels

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be in MS Word format only (PDFs not accepted)
Include a cover letter with: Author’s Name, College, Class, Email ID, and Phone Number
All submissions undergo editorial screening and blind peer review
Authors must ensure originality, plagiarism compliance, and necessary permissions