Call for Papers: HPNLU Journal of Cyber Laws and Security, submit by 25 March.

About HPNLU:

Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla, established in 2010, is the 20th National Law University in India. It is committed to holistic legal education and national development.

About the Journal:

HPNLU Journal of Cyber Laws and Security (JCLS) is an annual publication of the Centre for Cyber Laws and Security at HPNLU Shimla. It aims to foster intellectual discourse on Cyber Laws, Cybercrime, and Cyber Security, providing a platform for legal minds to contribute to the evolving discourse in these areas.

About the Opportunity:

The inaugural issue of HPNLU Journal of Cyber Laws and Security (Volume 1) is now accepting submissions. Faculty members, researchers, legal and IT professionals, and students are invited to submit their contributions under various categories. The deadline for submission is March 25th, 2024.

Categories for Submission:

– Research Papers / Articles (6000-10000 words)

– Essays & Comments (4000-6000 words)

– Book Reviews (3000-4000 words) (accompanied by a hard copy of the reviewed book)

Submission Guidelines:

– Theme: Submissions on Cyber Laws, Cyber Security, and related legal professional skills are welcome.

– Format: MS Office, double-spaced, left margin of 1.5 inches.

– Abstract: 250-300 words.

– Covering Letter: Must include title of the paper, author details, and declaration of originality.

– Submission: Send to editorjcls@hpnlu.ac.in with subject "Submission to HPNLU-JCLS<Title of Contribution>".

Style Requirements:

– Citation: Follow HPNLU Citation Style or Bluebook (20th Edn.).

– Quotations: Keep lengthy quotations to a minimum.

– Footnotes: Avoid lengthy footnotes; cite page numbers and, for court judgments, paragraph numbers.

– Websites: Cite authoritative sources only.

Terms and Conditions:

– Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not violate copyright.

– Plagiarism: Similarity index should be less than 10%.

– Copyright: Copyright in published articles vests with HPNLU.

– Attribution: Proper attribution of sources is required.

– Legal Liability: Authors are liable for copyright and defamation issues.

Contact Information:

For queries, contact editorjcls@hpnlu.ac.in or call 0177-2779802 / 0177-2779803.

Submission Deadline: March 25th, 2024

Note: For detailed guidelines, visit [here].

Call for Papers: HPNLU