Submission
Guidelines

BLINDFOLD LEGAL calls for unique and unpublished research papers, Short Articles, Long Articles, Book Reviews & Case Comments on a rolling basis.

 

1. ELIGIBILITY POLICY

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We accept entries from students, researchers, academicians, practicing lawyers as well as authors pursuing related fields. However, we discourage posts that merely summarise cases or are descriptive in nature, and prefer posts that critically analyze or explore particular themes of wider resonance.

 

2. DRAFTING GUIDELINES

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Please add references to sources as hyperlinks in the body of the text. Kindly refrain from using footnotes. If a hyperlink cannot be inserted, kindly use endnotes that adhere to the 20th edition of Bluebook citation format.

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We are accepting the following categories:

• Short Articles: (1000-1500 words, including footnotes)

• Long Articles: (2000-4500 words, including footnotes)

• Book Reviews: (1200-2500 words, including footnotes)

• Case Comments: (800-1500 words, including footnotes)

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Authorship: The maximum number of author(s) allowed for any submission is 3. No application/submission will be entertained if more than 3 authors have worked on it.

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FORMATTING GUIDELINES:

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The content must be written in Times New Roman in font size 12 for the main body, Heading in Times New Roman in font size 14 (Bold), and font size 10 for the endnotes, with a line spacing of 1.5.

 

3. PLAGIARISM POLICY

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We value the originality of pieces above anything. Although we expect content to be original, the Editorial Board may relax this standard up to an acceptable level of 20%, if required to maintain the quality of the post.

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Contributors must make known to us any submissions of the draft post with other publishers, at any time during the review process. We reserve the right to cease collaboration with respective contributors, if they fail to do so.

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4. PUBLICATION FEES:

 

Fees is to be paid only after the acceptance of the submission.

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For Single Author: Rs. 799/-

For Co-Author: Rs. 1199/-

For 3 Authors: Rs. 1499/-

 

(inclusive of all taxes and other charges)

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5. REVIEW AND SUBMISSIONS POLICY

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The Review Policy includes double peer review, which we undertake to complete within 7-14 days of submission. Please note that suggestions from the Editors may need to be incorporated by the contributors within 7 days of notification.

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All submissions are to be made by filling the following google form:

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Please do not email your entries directly, unless intimated otherwise.

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The submission of the draft post must be in MS-Word format (.doc/.docx). Contributors are requested to share their personal details only on the google form.

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We shall send an email acknowledging receipt of the draft post within 48 hours of receiving your entry. If you do not receive one, do email us at blindfoldjournal@gmail.com

 

6. THEME

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Any appropriate theme related to law is acceptable.

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7. COPYRIGHT AND RELATED POLICY

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In making submissions to the BLINDFOLD LEGAL JOURNAL, the contributor(s) Warrants that the piece is their original work and has not been published elsewhere.

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