About NLU Delhi
National Law University, Delhi is a National Law University in India, offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
About the Call for Papers
The family system has always been the backbone of Indian society since time immemorial. With the advent of economic liberalisation and globalization,
Indians have witnessed several changes in the family setup. Keeping in view this shift, the Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal Laws is planning to come up with a publication on contemporary issues emerging in the Indian Family System and reflecting on the core concerns and ethical issues that prevent in modern Indian society.
Eligibility
Research-based papers/articles are invited from academicians, practitioners and scholars from the field of law and related areas.
Themes
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Hindu Joint/ Undivided Family
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Indian Family System: Issues and Probable Solutions
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Working of Family Courts
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Institution of Marriage: Changing Notions
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Child Marriage
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Same-Sex Marriage
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Live-in Relationship: Pros and Cons
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Divorce and ADR
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Succession and Inheritance
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Property Rights with specific reference to Daughters, Married and Divorced Women
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Adoption & Parenthood
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Guardianship & Custody
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Maintenance Rights of Children, Wife & Elderly People
Submission Guidelines
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The papers must be genuinely ORIGINAL. In case, any other author is quoted, the citation is a must.
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Papers need to be restricted to a maximum of 6000 words excluding footnote counts. A 4 size, 12 pt size, MS Word, Times New Roman font 1.5 line space.
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Authors need to submit their papers in the following manner:
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Title of the paper
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Author/Authors name, designation, institution
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Abstract (Not more than 200 words)
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Keywords
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Introduction.
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Body of the paper
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Conclusion
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References/Bibliography
Formatting Guidelines
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Candidates are requested to view the guidelines presented here.
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The Editorial team recommends the use of APA Style Manual 6th Edition for citing references with not more than 6000 words.
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Headings Guidelines
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1. LEVEL 1 HEADING: All Capital & Bold
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1.1 LEVEL 2 SUB-HEADING: First Letter Capital & BOLD
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1.1.1 Level 3 Sub-Sub-Heading: First Letter CAPITAL & BOLD & ITALIC
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1.1.1.1 Level 4 Sub-Sub-Sub-Heading: Normal
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Citation: APA Style Manual 6th Edition for citing references for intext and References
How to Submit?
The paper in accordance with guidelines may be submitted through email at csplnlud[at]nludelhi.ac.in
Submission Deadline
January 30, 2023
Contact Information
csplnlud[at]nludelhi.ac.in
