The Centre for Poverty and Access to Justice (CPAJ) at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is now accepting original paper submissions for the upcoming fourth volume of its esteemed newsletter. Scholars, practitioners, and students are invited to contribute insightful articles on topics surrounding poverty, access to justice, human rights, and socio-economic rights. The deadline for submission is September 30, 2026.
Themes
CPAJ aims to explore a diverse range of themes, encouraging authors to delve into both established and innovative lines of inquiry. Key areas of interest include:
- Poverty and Constitutional Rights
- Access to Justice in India: Challenges and Reforms
- Legal Aid and the Role of Institutions
- Marginalised Communities and Social Justice
- Gender, Poverty, and Law
- Labour Rights, Informal Employment, and Social Security
- Digital Inclusion, Technology, and Access to Justice
- Environmental Justice and Climate-Induced Poverty
- Housing Rights, Homelessness, and Urban Poverty
- Healthcare, Public Welfare, and the Right to Health
- Education and Equal Opportunity
- Child Rights and Juvenile Justice
- Disability Rights and Inclusive Justice
- Tribal Rights and Forest Governance
- Migration, Displacement, and Human Rights
- Contemporary Judicial Developments Relating to Poverty and Access to Justice
Categories of Submission
Authors can submit their work in the following categories:
- Articles: 900-1000 words, offering in-depth analysis of legal, policy, or socio-economic issues.
- Case Comments: 750-900 words, providing critical examination of recent judicial decisions impacting poverty, human rights, or access to justice.
- Legislative or Policy Reviews: 800-900 words, evaluating recent laws, bills, policies, or reports affecting vulnerable populations.
- Opinion/Commentary: 700-800 words, short analytical pieces on current issues or reforms. Note: The word count excludes footnotes.
Submission Guidelines
The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2026. Manuscripts should be submitted through the designated submission form. For further inquiries, authors may contact the Editorial Board of the Centre for Poverty and Access to Justice, NLUO, via email at cpaj@nluo.ac.in.
Please refer to the attached brochure for additional details.
