Journal of Asian Law College is a Multidisciplinary Journal & peer reviewed research journal published by Asian Law College, Noida. Research at ALC aims at the advancement and dissemination of knowledge to revolutionize legal education through modern pedagogies, thereby adapting to the changing world in which law professionals operate. ALC publishes a bi-annual peer reviewed journal –Journal of Asian Law College. The journal contains well-researched articles in diverse fields written by eminent academicians & professionals across the globe. The journal publishes scholarly articles and commentaries on various aspects of law contributed by jurists, practitioners, law professors and students. The primary aim of this journal is to provide an insight into the various contemporary and current issues of law to the readers. Contribution to this journal provides an opportunity for the authors to take an in-depth study in specific areas of the law and enhances their skills in legal research writings and analysis.
To encourage exchange of ideas, concepts and their applicability and promote problem-solving capabilities at an international platform.
To disseminate new knowledge and legal developments for the benefit of everyone ranging from the academic and professional research communities to legal practitioners in a vast range of area in legal sector.
To provide an open forum to publish original high quality research papers in the different areas of Law such as Business Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Constitutional Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law & other Laws in a multidisciplinary approach.
To examine current and emerging issues and their related Laws and how these are shaping to suit the current scenario.
Journal is multidisciplinary in nature and seeks to explore the insights to be gained from economics, political science, philosophy, anthropology, and other disciplines as well.
Protecting Trade Secrets: An Interpretive Review in the Indian Context
by by Dr. Mohd Khalid, Dr. Mohd Tauheed Khan
Configuring International Norms for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
by by Dr. Nityash Solanki
Litigating Children's Rights: Use of the Convention on Rights of Children in the Indian Courts.
by by Dr. Smriti Raturi Sharma
Constitutional Guarantees vs. Ground Realities: The Legal Struggle for Universal Education in India
by by Ms. Ishani Chhaudha, Mr. Abhijit Chanda
Efficacy of State Intervention in upholding Transgender Rights in India: A Legal Study
by by Abhijit Chanda, Dr. Saurabh Kishor
Law of Sedition: A Case Study of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
by by Ms. Harsha Sharma
Changing Contours of Cyber Laws in Era of Digital India
by by Ayushi Gupta
Management of Space –Debris and India's Legal Framework: Current Practices and Evolving Directions for Sustainable Management
by by Twinkle Hussain
Exploring The Legal Frameworks and Cultural Landscape of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh's Peripheral Communities
by by Dr. Madhvi Singh
Challenges of Enforcing Copyright in The Digital Age: A Case Study of the Indian Music Industry
by by Ms. Gaurika Sharma, Dr. Chandrika Setu Sharma
Implementation of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019: A Comparative Analysis of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, and Kerala
by by Anam Mackay
Commercial Surrogacy In India: Constitutional Rights, Legal Complexities, And Emerging Challenges
by by Priyotisha Debroy, Prof (Dr.) Bijayananda Behera, Sambalpur University
A Study of Gender Equality and Protection from Sexual Harassment at Workplace
by by Dr. Seema Pradhan
Justice for Rape Survivors in Bangladesh: Examining Legal Provisions and Practical Challenges
by by Rostoma Begum Chaudhury, Ayesha Binte Zaman Raisa
Impact Of Gender Equality On Corporate Governance
by by Jugnu Suhag
Cyber Violence Against Women in India: A Comparative Socio-Legal Study with International Conventions
by by Noyonika Gogoi, Dr. Deepom Baruah
Cyber Crimes and Gender-Based Violence: The Evolving Role Of The Judiciary In A Digital Age.
by by Vimezhunuo Kire, Vishal Nagar
Toehold to Foothold- Emancipating Gender Disparity from Politics
by by Rupali Gupta
Gender Bias, Male Vulnerability, And The Need For Gender-neutral Laws In India: A Comprehensive Study
by by Dr. Palak Saxena
Discrimination on the Name of Protection: Historical Trajectory of Indian Tribal Women's Access to Land
by by Dr. Bandana Upadhyay
Reassessing gender justice: A socio-legal study of the evolving rights of men in the context of gender equality and gender neutrality
by by Aditi Bhatt
Judicial and Legislative Approaches to Same-Sex Marriage: Comparative Insights for Legal Reform in India
by by Vartika Singh
The Journal endeavors to maintain a balanced representation of purely research-oriented scholarship and practice-based contributions drawn from the experiences of legal professionals across diverse areas of law. Preference is accorded to application-oriented research papers as well as theoretical works of exceptional originality that have the potential to advance further research of both theoretical and practical significance.
SUBMISSION SCHEDULE
The Journal accepts submissions on a rolling basis throughout the year. All manuscripts received on or before 15th May or 15th November of each year will be considered for publication in the June or December volume of the respective issue for that year, provided the submissions comply fully with the publication guidelines set out herein.
COVER LETTER
All submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter containing the following details: Title of the Paper, Name of the Author(s), Institutional Affiliation, and Contact Details (email address and phone number).
ABSTRACT
Each submission must include an abstract of not more than 300 words, presented on a separate page immediately preceding the main text. The abstract must clearly outline the purpose, scope, and conclusions of the paper and convey to the reader the significance and relevance of the research.
WORD LIMIT
The prescribed word limit for Research Articles is 4,000 to 5,000 words, inclusive of footnotes. For all other categories including Case Comments, Book Reviews, Bill Comments, and Legislative Comments the word limit is 2,500 to 3,500 words, inclusive of footnotes.
AUTHORSHIP
Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of two authors. Co-authored submissions must include the complete details of both authors in the cover letter.
FORMATTING GUIDELINES
Main Text: Submissions must be made in Microsoft Word format with the following specifications - Font: Times New Roman; Size: 12pt; Line Spacing: 1.5; Alignment: Justified; Margins: 1.5 inches (left) and 1.0 inch (right, top, and bottom).
Footnotes: Font: Times New Roman; Size: 10pt; Line Spacing: 1.0; Alignment: Justified.
CITATION STYLE
Authors must adhere to either the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style, applied consistently throughout the manuscript.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
All submissions must be sent electronically as an email attachment in Microsoft Word format to the Editor-in-Chief at: principal@alc.edu.in
The subject line of the email must read: ‘Submission for Journal of Asian Law College.’
All correspondence and submissions must be formally addressed to the Editor-in-Chief along with the requisite covering letter.
Screening Policy & Plagiarism Policy: The draft submissions undergo Plagiarism Test; the maximum limit of similarity index allowed is 10%. The Authors are requested to make sure that this criterion is fulfilled before submission.
Besides the similarity index test the Journal Editorial team runs an initial screening test to check if the general appropriateness of work and the foundation of the paper is conceptually and theoretically fit. At this stage, the team also makes sure that the draft meets the basic requirements in terms of citation style, formatting, word limits etc. Only after considering the above two tests, the approved drafts are then sent to experts for Peer Review who evaluate it on various factors, such as relevancy of topic, comprehensiveness, original contribution to existing knowledge, language, coherence etc., and the review report is shared with the author. Final acceptance or rejection is subjected to the clauses mentioned above.
Journal of Asian Law College
Asian Law College
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