About the Journal
NYAYA MANTHANA
Journal of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies
NYAYA MANTHANA: Journal of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Sri Lakshmi Law College, Bengaluru. The Journal is committed to promoting excellence in legal scholarship and interdisciplinary research by providing a platform for academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students to contribute to scholarly discourse on contemporary legal and societal issues.
The Journal encourages original research, critical analysis, and innovative perspectives that advance legal knowledge and foster interdisciplinary engagement. It seeks to contribute meaningfully to legal education, policy development, social transformation, and the effective administration of justice through the dissemination of high-quality academic work.
Double-Blind Peer Reviewed
Academic Research
Legal Scholarship
Open Access · No Publication Fee
Vision
To be a distinguished platform for legal and interdisciplinary scholarship that advances academic excellence, critical inquiry, innovative research, and the pursuit of justice, good governance, and social progress.
Mission
- To encourage and disseminate high-quality legal and interdisciplinary research.
- To provide a forum for scholarly discussion on contemporary issues of legal and social significance.
- To foster a culture of research, academic integrity, and critical thinking.
- To promote interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and addressing legal challenges.
- To contribute to legal reform, policy development, and the advancement of justice.
Objectives
Publish original and quality research contributing to legal and interdisciplinary scholarship.
Facilitate academic dialogue among researchers, academicians, practitioners, and students.
Encourage interdisciplinary studies examining the interaction between law and society.
Uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publication practices.
Focus Areas
Aim & Scope
The Journal aims to promote rigorous research, critical inquiry, and scholarly engagement by publishing original and unpublished manuscripts that contribute to the development of legal knowledge, public policy, and social justice.
The scope is broad and inclusive, encompassing diverse perspectives on law, governance, justice, public affairs, and contemporary societal issues. The Journal welcomes doctrinal, empirical, comparative, theoretical, and interdisciplinary research addressing emerging challenges at national, regional, and international levels.
Contribute
Call for Papers
NYAYA MANTHANA invites original, unpublished, and high-quality manuscripts from academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students. Contributions that offer innovative insights, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary legal and social issues are encouraged.
Accepted Manuscript Categories
Word limits include footnotes. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Author Obligations
Author Guidelines
Eligibility
The Journal welcomes submissions from academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, professionals, and students from recognized institutions in India and abroad.
Plagiarism Policy
Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
Submissions shall not be under consideration with any other journal or publisher at the time of submission.
A similarity index exceeding 10% (excluding references and properly quoted material) may result in rejection.
Any instance of plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data shall lead to immediate rejection and may invite further action.
Submission Requirements
Cover Letter Must Include
- Title of the manuscript
- Name(s) of the author(s)
- Institutional affiliation and designation
- Contact details
- Declaration that the manuscript is original and unpublished
- Confirmation that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere
How to Submit
Submission Guidelines
Prepare Manuscript
Draft your article following the prescribed formatting and word limit guidelines.
Review Formatting
Verify font, margins, citation style (Bluebook 21st Ed.), and footnote standards.
Prepare Cover Letter
Draft a cover letter with title, author details, affiliation, and originality declaration.
Attach Declaration
Complete and sign the Declaration of Originality (Annexure I) and attach it.
Submit via Email
Send manuscript, cover letter, and declaration to the editorial email address.
Review & Decision
Manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review; authors are notified of the editorial decision.
Manuscript Standards
Formatting Guidelines
Font
Times New Roman
Main Text – 12 pt
Footnotes – 10 pt
Spacing
1.5 Line Spacing
Body text set at 1.5 spacing. Justified alignment throughout.
Margins
1 Inch All Sides
Uniform 1-inch margins on all four sides of the page.
Citations
Bluebook 21st Edition
All submissions shall strictly conform to the Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st Edition).
Academic Integrity
Publication Ethics
NYAYA MANTHANA adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. The Journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and other forms of academic misconduct.
Duties of Authors
- Ensure originality and authenticity of their work.
- Accurately acknowledge all sources and references.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest.
- Cooperate with the editorial and peer-review process.
- Promptly notify editors of any significant errors discovered after submission or publication.
Duties of Editors
- Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit.
- Ensure a fair, unbiased, and confidential review process.
- Maintain editorial independence and integrity.
- Prevent conflicts of interest.
- Take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct.
Duties of Reviewers
- Conduct objective, impartial, and confidential reviews.
- Provide constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.
- Identify relevant uncited sources where appropriate.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review when necessary.
Disclaimer
The views, opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in the articles published in NYAYA MANTHANA are solely those of the respective authors. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board, Sri Lakshmi Law College, Bengaluru, or the Publisher. The Editorial Board shall not be responsible for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of information contained in the published manuscripts. Responsibility for the accuracy of facts, opinions, and citations rests entirely with the authors.
Publication Ethics
Declaration by Author
By submitting to NYAYA MANTHANA, all authors confirm and declare the following:
The manuscript is original work of the author(s) and has not been copied, plagiarized, or infringed upon any copyright or intellectual property rights of any person or institution.
The manuscript has not been published previously in any journal, book, conference proceedings, website, or any other publication in substantially the same form.
The manuscript is not currently under consideration for publication by any other journal, publisher, or institution.
All sources of information and references used in the manuscript have been duly acknowledged and cited.
The data, facts, opinions, and conclusions presented are true to the best of the author(s)' knowledge, and the author(s) agree to abide by the editorial and publication policies of the Journal.
The author(s) understand that any violation of publication ethics, including plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or duplicate publication, may result in rejection or withdrawal of the manuscript.
Declaration of Originality
Download Annexure I — the Declaration of Originality form. Complete, sign, and attach it as a separate document with your manuscript submission.
Download Annexure ICopyright & Publication Agreement
Download Annexure II — the Copyright and Publication Agreement form. Complete, sign, and submit along with your manuscript.
Download Annexure IIPolicies
Copyright, Open Access & Peer Review Policy
Copyright Policy
Upon acceptance, the author(s) grant NYAYA MANTHANA the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the work in print and electronic formats. Copyright of the published work remains with the author(s). Authors may use their published work for academic purposes, provided proper acknowledgment of the Journal is made.
Open Access Policy
NYAYA MANTHANA follows an open-access policy aimed at promoting the free dissemination of scholarly knowledge. All published articles shall be freely accessible to readers without subscription, registration, or payment. The Journal seeks to encourage wider visibility, accessibility, and impact of academic research.
Peer Review Policy
All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process comprising:
- Preliminary scrutiny by the Editorial Board
- Plagiarism screening and compliance verification
- Double-blind review by subject experts
- Editorial decision based on reviewers' recommendations
Publication Frequency: Annual
Academic Leadership
Editorial & Governance Structure
NYAYA MANTHANA: Journal of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies
Chief Patron
Chairman
Dhanvantri Trust
CEO
Sri Lakshmi Group of Institutions
Director
Sri Lakshmi Law College
Administrative Director
Sri Lakshmi Law College
Advisory Board
Distinguished Retired Judges, Senior Advocates, Professors, Researchers, and Experts
Law and Interdisciplinary Fields
Panel of Reviewers
Subject Experts
Double-Blind Peer Review of Manuscripts
Editor-in-Chief
Principal
Sri Lakshmi Law College
Managing Editor
Faculty Coordinator / Senior Faculty Member
Overall Journal Coordination and Administration
Associate Editors
Faculty Members
Sri Lakshmi Law College
Student Editorial Board
Student Editors and Assistant Student Editors
Sri Lakshmi Law College
Technical & Publication Support Committee
Technical and Administrative Members
Publication Management, Digital Archiving, Indexing Support, Website Administration, and Technical Assistance
Published Issues
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Volume I
2025
Inaugural Issue
NYAYA MANTHANA — Journal of Law and Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 1, Issue 1.
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Contact Information
Sri Lakshmi Law College
Nagarabhavi 2nd Stage, Bengaluru – 560072, Karnataka, India
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