Formatting Guidelines

The following instructions must be followed while contributing to the Editorial:

  • The Editorial accepts two kinds of contributions: long form articles and analytical case notes.

  • Long form contributions must strictly span 1000-1500 words. Drafts beyond this limit will be rejected. Analytical case notes must be between 600-800 words only. We do not accept descriptive case notes.

  • The article shall be in font Times New Roman in size 12 with double spacing.  The file must be named in the following format: Topic_Author Name.docx

  • Drafts must not contain any stylistic formatting that is not prescribed in these guidelines. This includes but is not limited to graphics, tables, flowcharts or any non-text characters.

  • The title of the article should be equal to or not more than 100 characters.

  • Abbreviations of any defined terms used shall be placed inside (parenthesis) at the first occurrence in the manner specified. For example, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”).

  • Cases should be cited in italics using the full name of the parties along with the full citation in the first instance. If used as a defined term, it should be made bold, italicized and placed inside (parenthesis) at the first occurrence. Thereafter, the defined term should continue to be used in italics. For example, ABC v Union of India (“ABC’).​

  • Dates shall be in the following format: January 1, 2021.

  • Statutes and legislations must be mentioned by their full name including the year, at the first occurrence. For example, Competition Act 2002.

  • When making reference to a particular section/rule/article of any law, the first letter should be capitalised. For example, Article 21. 

  • Emphasis must be indicated by italicising the relevant word or phrase in a passage. 

  • Direct quotations from any judgement or order should be italicised and placed inside “double quotes“. To add emphasis on quoted phrases, the relevant word/ phrase must also be underlined. 

Plagiarism Policy

We do not tolerate plagiarism. All submitted drafts will undergo a plagiarism check using an appropriate mechanism(s). The upper limit for plagiarism stands at 15%. Future contributions may be restricted in case of significant plagiarism.

Review Process

Drafts are reviewed by two editors who are not privy to the contributor’s identity. All identifiable credentials are removed from drafts before being sent for review. A review of a document is considered part of a review cycle. A review cycle typically lasts two weeks. That said, contributors are requested to exercise patience as externalities may affect the review cycle(s).

Mailing Address

Please send all contributions to scclp@jgu.edu.in only.

Disclaimer Regarding Contributed Posts

The content published as contributed posts on this website represents the views and opinions of the writer(s) only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the owners or administrators of this website. Any content contributed by authors does not constitute official statements or endorsements made by this website.

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