Journal

About LegalBlur Journal:

The LegalBlur Journal is an academic publication initiated under LegalBlur, a platform founded in 2024 with the objective of making legal discourse more accessible, structured and relevant to contemporary developments.

As an emerging journal, it is guided by academicians and legal professionals committed to encouraging thoughtful and disciplined legal writing. The Journal focuses on promoting interdisciplinary research that engages with the evolving relationships among law, society, and economic frameworks.

Unlike traditional publications that often prioritise complexity over clarity, the LegalBlur Journal seeks to maintain a balance between academic rigour and practical accessibility, ensuring that research remains both analytically sound and meaningfully engaging.

The Journal welcomes contributions from students, researchers, academicians, and practitioners, with an emphasis on originality, structured reasoning, and adherence to established academic standards.

As a developing academic initiative, the LegalBlur Journal aims to gradually establish itself as a credible platform for serious legal scholarships, while continuing to evolve through consistent editorial discipline and quality contributions.

Publisher: LegalBlur
ISSN: Applied (Online)
Journal Title: Annual Review of Legal Social & Economic Research
Starting Year: 2026
Frequency: Bi-Annual
Language: English
Format: Online Only
Subject: Law & Legal Studies
Publisher Address: Kanungo Estate Road, Mira Road East, Thane 401107
Email: editorial@legalblur.com

Dr. Manish Kumar Singh
LL.B, LL.M., PhD

Editor-In-Chief
HOD & Assistant Professor

NIMS School of Law, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
manish.singh@nimsuniversity.org

Mr. Piyush Bharti

BA.LL.B., LL.M.

Assistant Professor

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bengaluru

piyush.bharti@manipal.edu

Mr. Akhand Pratap Singh
LL.B., LL.M.
Assistant Professor

NIMS School of Law, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
akhand.pratap1@nimsuniversity.org

Mr. Ritul Aryan

BA.LL.B., LL.M.

Assistant Professor

Vignan Institue of Law, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

ra_law@vignan.ac.in

Mr. Rajat Pandey

LL.B., LL.M.

Assistant Professor

NIMS School of Law, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Rajat.pandey@nimsuniversity.org

Mr. Romil Aryan

BA.LL.B., LL.M.

Assistant Professor

Vignan Institue of Law, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

arr_law@vignan.ac.in

Ms. Mayuri Yogendra Chude

LL.B., LL.M.

Assistant Professor

NIMS School of Law, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan

mayuri.chude@nimsuniversity.org

1. Introduction
This Copyright & Licensing Policy governs the ownership, publication rights, usage rights, and reproduction conditions relating to all submissions, publications, and content published by the LegalBlur Journal.

By submitting any manuscript, article, research paper, case comment, or related material to the LegalBlur Journal, the author(s) acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to this Policy.

2. Copyright Assignment
Upon acceptance and publication of a submission in the LegalBlur Journal, all copyright and publication rights relating to the published work shall stand assigned to LegalBlur, subject to the terms of the applicable Copyright Assignment & Publication Agreement executed by the author(s).

Such assignment shall include, to the extent permitted under applicable law, the exclusive right of LegalBlur to: publish, reproduce, edit, archive, distribute, display, communicate to the public, digitally host, and use the published work in connection with the journal, website, promotional activities, indexing, archiving, or related publication purposes.

3. Exclusive Publication Rights
All works accepted and published by the LegalBlur Journal shall be treated as exclusive publications of LegalBlur unless otherwise expressly permitted in writing.

Authors shall not:

republish the published work elsewhere;
submit the same published version to another journal, platform, or publication;
commercially reproduce the work;
authorize third-party republication; or
substantially reproduce the published work in another publication
without prior written permission from LegalBlur.

4. Author Responsibility
The author(s) submitting a manuscript shall remain responsible for ensuring that:

the submission is original;
the work does not knowingly infringe third-party intellectual property rights;
proper acknowledgment and citations have been provided where required;
the submission does not contain unlawful, defamatory, plagiarized, fabricated, or misleading material; and
the author(s) possess the authority to submit and assign publication rights relating to the work.
In cases involving co-authorship, the submitting author shall be deemed to have obtained consent and authorization from all co-authors prior to submission.

5. Open Access Policy
The LegalBlur Journal follows an open-access publication [hyperlink] model.

All published content may be freely accessible for reading, educational reference, and academic use through authorized LegalBlur platforms. However, open access shall not be interpreted as permission for unauthorized reproduction, republication, commercial exploitation, modification, redistribution, or reuse of published material.

Unless expressly permitted by LegalBlur in writing, all rights relating to published content shall remain reserved.

6. All Rights Reserved
Except as expressly permitted under applicable law or by written authorization from LegalBlur, no part of any published work may be: reproduced, republished, redistributed, commercially exploited, uploaded to external publication platforms, modified for republication or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from LegalBlur.

7. Editorial & Formatting Rights
LegalBlur reserves the right to:

edit submissions for language, grammar, formatting, structure, style, citation compliance, clarity, or publication suitability;
make reasonable editorial modifications;
adapt formatting standards for publication consistency; and
publish content in digital, archival, promotional, or future journal-related formats.
Such editorial modifications shall not affect the substantive authorship of the work.

8. Removal, Retraction & Restriction Rights
LegalBlur reserves the right to restrict access to, remove, retract, suspend, or archive published content in circumstances including:

Plagiarism [hyperlink];
copyright infringement;
fabricated or misleading information;
legal or ethical concerns;
violation of journal policies;
publication malpractice;
breach of author declarations; or
any circumstance adversely affecting the integrity, legality, credibility, or reputation of the journal.
9. Use of Published Content by LegalBlur
LegalBlur may use published content, excerpts, titles, abstracts, author details, graphics, or publication references for: journal promotion, academic dissemination, website publication, indexing applications, social media promotion, educational reference, newsletters, marketing or outreach purposes and archival preservation.

10. Feedback, Suggestions & Platform Improvements
Any suggestions, recommendations, ideas, feedback, proposals, editorial inputs, operational improvements, publication concepts, workflow suggestions, or similar voluntary inputs shared with the LegalBlur Journal or LegalBlur platform may be reviewed, adapted, modified, implemented, or used by LegalBlur for its operational, editorial, publication, technological, or organizational purposes.

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, submission of such suggestions or inputs shall not create:

ownership rights;
partnership rights;
compensation claims;
intellectual property claims; or
continuing control over implementation decisions
against LegalBlur.

Any systems, structures, workflows, publication models, operational mechanisms, editorial processes, or platform developments implemented by LegalBlur shall remain the property of LegalBlur irrespective of external suggestions, feedback, or voluntary recommendations received by the platform.

11. Third-Party Permissions
Where a submission contains third-party material including images, charts, graphics, tables, extracts, or copyrighted content requiring permission, the author(s) shall remain responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions, acknowledgments, and legal authorizations prior to submission.

LegalBlur shall not be responsible for unauthorized use of third-party material provided by authors.

12. Policy Modifications
LegalBlur reserves the right to modify, update, interpret, or revise this Policy from time to time in accordance with operational, editorial, legal, or publication-related requirements.

Any revised version of this Policy may become effective upon publication through official LegalBlur platforms unless otherwise specified.

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal is committed to maintaining originality, academic integrity, responsible legal writing, and ethical publication standards. All submissions are expected to reflect genuine research, independent analysis, and meaningful intellectual contribution by the author(s).

Any form of plagiarism, academic dishonesty, fabricated research, misleading citations, or unethical use of artificial intelligence tools shall be treated seriously and may result in rejection, removal of publication, revocation of recognition, or other appropriate action by LegalBlur.

2. Originality Requirement

All submissions made to the LegalBlur Journal must be original and independently prepared by the author(s).

By submitting a manuscript, the author(s) confirm that:

  • the work is original to the best of their knowledge;

  • the submission has not been copied from another source without proper acknowledgment;

  • the work does not knowingly infringe intellectual property rights of any third party;

  • the manuscript does not contain fabricated or manipulated content; and

  • all citations, references, quotations, and authorities have been properly acknowledged where required.

3. Plagiarism Prohibited

The LegalBlur Journal maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and academic misconduct.

Plagiarism[ hyperlink] may include, but is not limited to:

  • direct copying without attribution;

  • paraphrased copying without acknowledgment;

  • unauthorized reproduction of another person’s work;

  • use of copyrighted material without proper permission or citation;

  • submission of substantially unoriginal content;

  • misrepresentation of another individual’s ideas, analysis, or research as one’s own work; or

  • self-plagiarism involving republication of previously published work without disclosure or authorization.

Any submission found to involve plagiarism may be:

  • rejected;

  • returned for clarification or correction;

  • removed from publication;

  • disqualified from consideration;

  • reported internally; or

  • subjected to further action considered appropriate by LegalBlur.

4. Similarity & Originality Review

Submissions may undergo similarity, originality, citation, or editorial integrity review through internal or external review methods considered appropriate by LegalBlur.

Minor similarity arising from: properly cited quotations, statutory provisions, case names, standard legal terminology, or unavoidable academic references may not automatically amount to plagiarism.

However, excessive similarity, substantial unoriginality, misleading attribution, or copied analytical content may result in rejection or disciplinary action.

LegalBlur reserves the right to determine acceptable originality standards based on the nature, context, and quality of the submission.

5. Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The LegalBlur Journal recognizes that AI-assisted tools may be used in a limited and responsible manner for purposes such as: grammar refinement, language improvement, formatting assistance, structural organization, research support, or preliminary brainstorming.

However, authors must ensure that all submissions primarily reflect genuine human research, legal understanding, analytical contribution, and independent intellectual effort.

6. Excessive or Unethical AI Usage Prohibited

The following practices may be treated as unacceptable or unethical use of AI-generated content:

  • submission of substantially AI-generated manuscripts;

  • use of AI-generated legal analysis without meaningful human verification;

  • fabricated or hallucinated case laws, citations, authorities, or references;

  • automated generation of misleading legal content;

  • submission of content lacking genuine human contribution;

  • excessive dependence on generative tools resulting in compromised originality or quality; or

  • use of AI in a manner inconsistent with academic integrity or responsible legal scholarship.

LegalBlur reserves the right to reject, review, suspend, or remove submissions suspected to involve unethical or excessive AI-generated content.

7. Fabricated Citations & Misleading Authorities

Authors shall not provide: fabricated case laws, non-existent statutory provisions, false citations, misleading references, inaccurate quotations, or manipulated legal authorities.

Any deliberate submission of fabricated legal material or misleading academic content may result in immediate rejection, publication removal, blacklisting from future submissions, or other appropriate action.

8. Editorial Review & Verification Rights

LegalBlur reserves the right to:

  • review submissions for originality and ethical compliance;

  • seek clarification regarding suspected plagiarism or AI misuse;

  • request revisions or supporting sources;

  • conduct editorial verification;

  • reject submissions failing to meet originality standards; and

  • remove published content where serious ethical concerns are identified after publication.

Editorial decisions relating to plagiarism, originality, or AI misuse shall remain final unless reviewed internally at the discretion of LegalBlur.

9. Author Responsibility

The author(s) shall remain solely responsible for:

  • the originality of submitted work;

  • accuracy of citations and authorities;

  • lawful use of referenced material;

  • ethical use of AI-assisted tools; and

  • compliance with applicable academic and publication standards.

Submission of a manuscript shall constitute acknowledgment and acceptance of this Policy.

10. Consequences of Violation

Violation of this Policy may result in one or more of the following actions depending upon the seriousness of the matter:

  • rejection of submission;

  • suspension of editorial consideration;

  • withdrawal or removal of publication;

  • revocation of certificates or recognition;

  • restriction from future submissions;

  • reporting of misconduct internally; or

  • any other action considered necessary to protect the integrity, credibility, or reputation of the LegalBlur Journal.

11. Policy Amendments

LegalBlur reserves the right to modify, interpret, update, or revise this Policy from time to time in accordance with editorial, academic, operational, technological, or legal requirements.

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal is committed to maintaining ethical publication practices, academic integrity, responsible legal scholarship, and professional editorial standards.

This Policy establishes the ethical responsibilities, standards, and expectations applicable to authors, editors, reviewers, contributors, and individuals associated with the publication process of the LegalBlur Journal.

All participants involved in the submission, review, editorial, and publication process are expected to act honestly, responsibly, professionally, and in accordance with principles of fairness, integrity, and ethical legal publishing.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting work to the LegalBlur Journal are expected to:

  • submit original and independently prepared work;

  • ensure accuracy of legal analysis, citations, and references;

  • avoid plagiarism, fabricated research, or misleading information;

  • provide proper acknowledgment of sources where required;

  • ensure that submissions do not infringe third-party intellectual property rights;

  • avoid defamatory, unlawful, discriminatory, or unethical content;

  • cooperate with editorial review and correction processes; and

  • comply with applicable journal policies and submission guidelines.

Authors shall remain responsible for the authenticity, legality, originality, and accuracy of their submissions.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors & Reviewers

Editors, reviewers, and individuals involved in the editorial process are expected to:

  • review submissions fairly and professionally;

  • maintain reasonable confidentiality regarding unpublished manuscripts;

  • avoid misuse of unpublished content or author information;

  • provide objective and constructive editorial observations where reasonably possible;

  • avoid personal bias, discriminatory conduct, or malicious review practices; and

  • maintain professional standards during the editorial and review process.

Editorial review[hyperlink] shall be conducted based on factors including: originality, relevance, research quality, legal accuracy, writing clarity, publication suitability, and compliance with journal standards.

4. Confidentiality During Review Process

Submissions received for editorial consideration shall be treated as confidential material during the review and publication process.

Associated editors, reviewers, coordinators, or individuals involved in publication-related activities shall not:

  • disclose unpublished submissions without authorization;

  • misuse author work or research;

  • circulate manuscripts unnecessarily; or

  • use confidential material for personal or unauthorized purposes.

Reasonable sharing within the authorized editorial or review process may be permitted where necessary for publication evaluation.

5. Publication Malpractice

The following conduct may constitute publication malpractice:

  • plagiarism or academic dishonesty;

  • fabricated citations, references, or legal authorities;

  • submission of misleading or manipulated content;

  • duplicate or unauthorized publication;

  • falsification of authorship;

  • impersonation or fraudulent representation;

  • unethical or excessive AI-generated submissions;

  • unauthorized disclosure of confidential submissions;

  • editorial manipulation;

  • intentional suppression of ethical concerns; or

  • any conduct compromising the integrity, credibility, legality, or ethical standards of the journal.

Publication malpractice may result in rejection, removal of publication, restriction from future submissions, revocation of recognition, or other corrective action considered appropriate by LegalBlur.

6. Duplicate & Simultaneous Submission Prohibited

Authors shall not simultaneously submit the same manuscript to multiple journals, publications, or platforms while the submission remains under active consideration by the LegalBlur Journal unless formally withdrawn or otherwise permitted.

Submission of substantially identical work already published elsewhere may also be treated as publication misconduct unless expressly disclosed and approved. Legalbur k pas right h sare decisons k 

7. Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, reviewers, and associated individuals are expected to avoid situations involving undisclosed conflicts of interest[hyperlink] that may improperly influence publication-related decisions, editorial judgment, or academic integrity.

Where reasonably applicable, individuals are encouraged to disclose circumstances involving:

  • personal relationships;

  • financial interests;

  • professional conflicts;

  • competitive interests; or

  • other factors likely to affect objectivity or fairness.

LegalBlur reserves the right to take appropriate measures to maintain fairness and editorial integrity where conflict concerns arise.

8. Corrections, Clarifications & Retractions

Where significant errors, ethical concerns, plagiarism, fabricated material, legal issues, or publication misconduct are identified, LegalBlur may:

  • request clarification or correction;

  • publish editorial notes or disclaimers;

  • restrict access to content;

  • issue correction statements;

  • retract published work; or

  • remove material from publication platforms where necessary.

Such decisions shall remain subject to editorial review, available information, operational considerations, and management discretion.

9. Editorial Independence & Publication Decisions

All editorial and publication decisions shall remain subject to the independent discretion of the LegalBlur Journal.

Publication decisions may be based upon: research quality, originality, legal relevance, editorial suitability, compliance with policies, ethical considerations; and publication standards.

Acceptance of a submission shall not be influenced by personal relationships, institutional affiliations, sponsorships, external pressure, or non-academic considerations inconsistent with the journal’s standards.

10. Misleading or Harmful Content

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to reject, remove, restrict, or review submissions containing: unlawful material, defamatory allegations, hate speech, discriminatory content, extremist propaganda, misleading legal information, malicious accusations, unethical advocacy, or content likely to cause serious legal, ethical, or reputational concerns.

The journal may also refuse publication of material inconsistent with professional legal discourse or responsible academic standards.

11. Good Faith Participation

All individuals participating in the publication process are expected to act in good faith and maintain professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

False allegations, malicious complaints, intentional disruption of editorial processes, or misuse of publication systems may themselves be treated as misconduct.

12. Editorial Authority

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to:

  • interpret and apply publication standards;

  • review ethical concerns;

  • investigate suspected misconduct;

  • reject or remove submissions;

  • issue corrections or retractions; and

  • take actions necessary to protect the integrity, credibility, operational interests, and professional standards of the journal.

Editorial and ethical decisions taken after internal review shall remain final unless reconsidered internally by LegalBlur.

13. Policy Amendments

LegalBlur reserves the right to update, revise, interpret, or modify this Policy from time to time in accordance with operational, editorial, academic, legal, or technological requirements.

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal follows an editorial review-based publication process intended to maintain quality, originality, legal relevance, ethical standards, and publication suitability.

All submissions received by the journal are subject to editorial screening and internal evaluation before publication. The review process aims to ensure that published work reflects responsible legal writing, research quality, academic integrity, and compliance with the journal’s editorial standards.

2. Nature of the Review Process

The LegalBlur Journal primarily follows an internal editorial review process.

Submissions may be reviewed by: members of the editorial team, student editors or editorial coordinators,  academic advisors, legal professionals, or other individuals associated with the editorial and review process as considered appropriate by LegalBlur.

The journal does not guarantee external peer review for every submission.

3. Initial Screening

Upon submission, manuscripts may undergo preliminary screening to assess:

  • relevance to the journal’s scope;

  • compliance with submission guidelines;

  • originality and ethical standards;

  • formatting and citation requirements;

  • basic legal and academic quality; and

  • overall suitability for editorial consideration.

Submissions failing to satisfy basic requirements may be: rejected, returned for correction, placed on hold, or declined from further review.

4. Editorial Evaluation

Submissions proceeding beyond the initial screening stage may be evaluated on factors including:

  • originality and analytical quality;

  • legal relevance and research depth;

  • clarity of arguments;

  • structure and coherence;

  • citation accuracy;

  • professional writing standards;

  • ethical compliance; and

  • publication suitability.

Editorial observations, review comments, or revision requests may be communicated to authors where considered necessary.

5. Review Timelines

The duration of the editorial review and publication process may vary depending upon:

  • volume of submissions;

  • editorial workload;

  • revision requirements;

  • publication schedules; and

  • operational considerations.

While the journal may aim to complete preliminary review within a reasonable period, LegalBlur does not guarantee fixed timelines for review, acceptance, revision, or publication.

6. Revision Process

Authors may be requested to: revise submissions, clarify legal arguments, improve formatting or citations, address editorial observations, correct inaccuracies, or modify content to align with publication standards.

Failure to respond within a reasonable period or failure to comply with editorial requirements may affect publication consideration.

7. Editorial Discretion

All editorial and publication decisions shall remain subject to the discretion of the LegalBlur Journal.

The journal reserves the right to: accept or reject submissions, request revisions, edit content, delay publication, determine publication sequence, withhold publication, remove unsuitable material, or discontinue consideration of submission based on editorial, operational, ethical, or publication-related considerations.

8. Grounds for Rejection

A submission may be rejected for reasons including but not limited to:

  • plagiarism or ethical concerns;

  • excessive or unethical AI-generated content;

  • poor research quality;

  • lack of originality;

  • fabricated or misleading citations;

  • non-compliance with submission guidelines;

  • irrelevant subject matter;

  • defamatory or unlawful content;

  • poor writing quality; or

  • failure to meet editorial standards.

The journal shall not be obligated to provide detailed justification for every rejection decision.

9. Confidentiality During Review

Submissions under review shall be treated as confidential material within the editorial process.

Individuals involved in editorial review are expected to avoid:

  • unauthorized disclosure of manuscripts;

  • misuse of unpublished material;

  • circulation beyond authorized review purposes; or

  • use of submissions for personal benefit.

Reasonable internal circulation for review purposes may be permitted where necessary.

10. Communication with Authors

Official communication regarding submissions may be conducted through:

  • email;

  • official communication platforms;

  • submission forms; or

  • other authorized communication channels used by LegalBlur.

Authors are expected to maintain professional communication and provide accurate contact information during the review and publication process.

11. No Guarantee of Publication

Submission of a manuscript to the LegalBlur Journal shall not create any automatic right or expectation of: acceptance, publication, expedited review, preferential treatment, or future publication opportunities.

Publication decisions shall remain subject to editorial standards, review outcomes, operational requirements, and management discretion.

12. Finality of Editorial Decisions

All decisions relating to: review outcomes, revisions, acceptance, rejection, publication scheduling, editorial modifications, and removal or withholding of publication shall remain final and binding unless reviewed internally at the discretion of LegalBlur.

13. Policy Amendments

LegalBlur reserves the right to interpret, update, revise, or modify this Policy from time to time in accordance with editorial, academic, operational, technological, or legal requirements.

 

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal invites original and well-researched submissions from law students, academicians, researchers, legal professionals, and individuals associated with the legal field.

Authors are advised to carefully read and comply with these Submission Guidelines before submitting manuscripts for editorial consideration.

Submission of a manuscript shall be treated as acknowledgment and acceptance of the journal’s applicable policies, editorial standards, and publication requirements.

2. Categories of Submissions

The LegalBlur Journal currently accepts submissions under the following categories:

a. Research Papers

  • Word Limit: 2500–3000 words

  • Extended submissions may be considered where the quality, research depth, and analytical value justify additional length.

b. Case Comments

  • Word Limit: 2000–2500 words

  • The submission should provide analytical legal discussion rather than purely descriptive summaries.

Word limits may exclude footnotes unless otherwise specified by the journal.

3. Eligibility

Submissions are invited from: law students, law graduates, academicians, advocates, legal researchers, and individuals associated with the legal field.

The journal reserves the right to determine eligibility and publication suitability at its discretion.

4. Co-Authorship

A maximum of two authors shall be permitted for a submission.

The submitting author shall be responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have:

  • contributed meaningfully to the work;

  • consented to the submission; and

  • agreed to the journal’s applicable policies and publication terms.

5. Originality Requirement

Submitted manuscripts must be original and unpublished.

Authors shall ensure that:

  • the work is not plagiarized;

  • the manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere;

  • the submission does not infringe third-party rights; and

  • all references, quotations, and authorities are properly acknowledged.

Submissions involving plagiarism, fabricated citations, misleading content, or unethical publication practices may be rejected or removed from consideration.

6. AI Usage Standards

Limited and responsible use of AI-assisted tools for grammar refinement, language improvement, formatting assistance, or preliminary research support may be acceptable.

However:

  • substantially AI-generated submissions are prohibited;

  • fabricated AI-generated citations or legal authorities are strictly prohibited; and

  • authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of submitted work.

The journal reserves the right to reject submissions involving excessive or unethical use of AI-generated content.

7. Citation Style

Authors must follow:

The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation

Submissions not complying with basic citation standards may be returned for correction or declined from consideration.

8. Formatting Requirements

Authors are encouraged to maintain:

  • clear structure and headings;

  • professional academic language;

  • proper grammar and readability;

  • coherent legal analysis; and

  • consistent citation formatting.

The journal may issue additional formatting instructions or templates from time to time.

9. Submission Format

Manuscripts should preferably be submitted in:

  • .doc

  • .docx

PDF-only submissions may not be preferred for editorial review purposes unless specifically requested.

10. Author Information

Authors may be required to provide:

  • full name;

  • institutional affiliation;

  • email address;

  • contact details;

  • designation or academic status; and

  • a brief author bio where required.

The journal reserves the right to verify author details where necessary.

11. Submission Process

Submissions shall be made through the official submission channel designated by the LegalBlur Journal, including:

  • official email communication;

  • submission forms; or

  • other authorized submission mechanisms communicated by the journal.

Authors are responsible for ensuring accurate submission details and timely communication during the review process.

12. Editorial Review Process

All submissions shall undergo internal editorial review and evaluation before publication.

The review process may include: preliminary screening, originality assessment, editorial review, citation and formatting review, revision requests, and publication suitability evaluation.

Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee publication.

13. Publication Fees

The LegalBlur Journal may charge publication or processing fees in accordance with its applicable publication structure.

Applicable fees, where any, may be communicated separately by the journal.

Unless otherwise expressly approved by the journal, publication-related payments shall be treated as non-refundable.

14. Copyright & Publication Rights

Upon acceptance and publication, authors may be required to execute a Copyright Assignment & Publication Agreement assigning publication and related rights to LegalBlur in accordance with the journal’s Copyright & Licensing Policy.

Authors shall not republish published work elsewhere without prior written permission from LegalBlur.

15. Editorial Rights

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to: edit submissions, request revisions, modify formatting, reject manuscripts, delay publication, remove unsuitable content or withhold publication based on editorial, ethical, operational, or publication-related considerations.

Editorial decisions of the journal shall remain final.

16. Communication Responsibility

Authors are expected to:

  • maintain professional communication;

  • respond to editorial communication within reasonable time;

  • provide accurate information; and

  • cooperate during the editorial and publication process.

Failure to respond or cooperate may affect publication consideration.

17. Acceptance of Policies

By submitting a manuscript to the LegalBlur Journal, the author(s) acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with:

  • the Submission Guidelines;

  • journal policies;

  • editorial standards; and

  • publication requirements applicable to the LegalBlur Journal.

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal encourages high-quality legal writing that reflects originality, analytical depth, responsible research, and professional academic standards.

Authors are expected to submit work that contributes meaningfully to legal discussion, legal scholarship, contemporary legal developments, judicial analysis, or policy-oriented discourse.

These Guidelines are intended to assist authors in preparing submissions that align with the editorial and publication standards of the LegalBlur Journal.

2. Quality of Research & Analysis

Authors are encouraged to ensure that submissions:

  • demonstrate independent legal analysis;

  • reflect meaningful research and understanding;

  • engage critically with legal issues;

  • maintain analytical clarity and logical structure; and

  • contribute substantively to legal discussion rather than merely summarizing existing material.

Purely descriptive writing without sufficient analysis may not be preferred for publication.

3. Originality & Intellectual Contribution

Submissions should reflect the author’s own intellectual effort and legal understanding.

Authors are expected to:

  • avoid copied or substantially unoriginal work;

  • provide independent reasoning and analysis;

  • maintain academic honesty;

  • properly acknowledge sources; and

  • avoid misleading or fabricated legal content.

The journal values originality of thought, clarity of argument, and responsible legal interpretation.

4. Legal Accuracy & Responsible Writing

As a legal publication platform, the LegalBlur Journal expects authors to maintain reasonable standards of legal accuracy and responsible scholarship.

Authors should:

  • verify legal authorities and citations;

  • accurately represent statutory provisions and judicial decisions;

  • avoid misleading interpretations;

  • distinguish opinion from established legal position where necessary; and

  • exercise reasonable care while discussing legal developments, judicial observations, or public issues.

The journal discourages sensationalized, defamatory, misleading, or irresponsible legal writing.

5. Structure & Clarity

Authors are encouraged to maintain:

  • clear introductions and conclusions;

  • organized headings and subheadings;

  • coherent flow of arguments;

  • logical progression of ideas; and

  • concise yet effective legal discussion.

Submissions should prioritize clarity, readability, and analytical coherence over unnecessarily complex language.

6. Citation & Referencing Standards

Authors must follow:

The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation

Citations should:

  • support legal arguments appropriately;

  • maintain consistency;

  • accurately identify authorities; and

  • avoid misleading references or fabricated citations.

Improper citation practices may affect publication consideration.

7. Use of Authorities & Sources

Authors are encouraged to rely upon: authentic legal sources, statutory material, judicial precedents, academic commentary, government publications, policy documents, and other credible legal resources.

Excessive dependence on unreliable, unverifiable, or inaccurate sources is discouraged.

8. AI-Assisted Writing Standards

Limited use of AI-assisted tools for: grammar assistance, formatting support, language refinement, or preliminary research organization may be acceptable where used responsibly.

However, authors must ensure that:

  • submissions primarily reflect genuine human contribution;

  • legal analysis is independently verified;

  • citations and authorities are accurate;

  • fabricated AI-generated material is avoided; and

  • The work maintains originality and academic integrity.

Substantially AI-generated submissions or fabricated AI-generated citations may result in rejection or removal from consideration.

9. Professional Language & Conduct

Authors are expected to maintain:

  • professional academic language;

  • respectful legal discourse;

  • ethical writing standards; and

  • responsible expression of opinions.

The journal may decline content containing: abusive language, defamatory allegations, discriminatory remarks, hate speech, malicious accusations or professionally inappropriate content.

10. Scope of Acceptable Content

The LegalBlur Journal welcomes submissions relating to: legal developments, judicial analysis, constitutional issues, criminal law, corporate law, international law, socio-legal issues, legislative developments, policy analysis, and other law-related subjects considered relevant by the journal.

The journal reserves the right to determine publication suitability based on editorial priorities and publication standards.

11. Editorial Expectations

Authors are encouraged to:

  • respond professionally to editorial observations;

  • cooperate during revisions;

  • maintain timely communication; and

  • comply with publication standards communicated by the journal.

The editorial team may request reasonable modifications to improve clarity, structure, formatting, citation compliance, or publication suitability.

12. Ethical Writing Practices

Authors shall avoid: plagiarism, duplicate submissions, fabricated research, misleading legal claims, manipulated citations, unauthorized use of third-party material, or unethical publication practices.

Compliance with the journal’s ethical and publication standards is mandatory for publication consideration.

13. Publication Standards & Editorial Discretion

Meeting the minimum submission requirements does not guarantee publication.

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to: evaluate publication suitability, request revisions, reject submissions, modify formatting, delay publication, or decline publication based on editorial standards, publication quality, operational considerations, or ethical concerns.

Editorial decisions shall remain final.

14. Continuous Improvement

Authors are encouraged to approach legal writing as a process of continuous academic and professional development.

The journal values: thoughtful legal engagement, responsible scholarship, intellectual honesty, analytical depth, and meaningful contribution to legal discourse.

The LegalBlur Journal aims to promote a professional and growth-oriented publication environment for emerging and experienced legal writers alike.

1. Introduction

This Withdrawal Policy governs requests relating to withdrawal of manuscripts submitted to the LegalBlur Journal.

The objective of this Policy is to ensure fairness, editorial efficiency, responsible submission practices, and protection of the journal’s editorial time, operational resources, and review processes.

Authors are advised to carefully evaluate their intention to publish with the LegalBlur Journal before proceeding with submission, publication agreements, or publication-related formalities.

2. Withdrawal Before Execution of Publication Agreement

Authors may request withdrawal of a submission before execution of the applicable Copyright Assignment & Publication Agreement or other publication-related confirmation required by the journal.

However:

  • submission alone does not automatically guarantee withdrawal approval;

  • the journal reserves the right to review the status of the manuscript before processing any withdrawal request; and

  • withdrawal requests may be declined where substantial editorial processing or publication preparation has already commenced.

Withdrawal requests must be communicated formally through the journal’s official communication channel.

3. No Withdrawal After Execution of Publication Agreement

Once the author(s) executes the applicable Copyright Assignment & Publication Agreement or any equivalent publication confirmation required by the LegalBlur Journal: withdrawal of the manuscript shall ordinarily not be permitted.

Execution of the publication agreement signifies the author’s confirmation and commitment to proceed with the publication process under the journal’s applicable policies and publication terms.

Following execution of the agreement, the journal may:

  • commence editorial evaluation;

  • allocate editorial and review resources;

  • undertake publication preparation;

  • initiate formatting and publication processes; and

  • reserve publication space and operational resources for the concerned submission.

Accordingly, withdrawal after execution of the agreement may cause unnecessary operational, editorial, administrative, and publication-related loss to the journal.

4. Publication Fee Obligations

Where publication fees or processing charges are applicable:

  • such fees shall remain payable after execution of the publication agreement or after confirmation communicated by the journal;

  • withdrawal requests shall not automatically cancel payment obligations already incurred under the publication process; and

  • publication-related payments shall ordinarily remain non-refundable unless otherwise expressly approved by the journal in exceptional circumstances.

Payment of publication fees does not guarantee publication and remains subject to editorial review and publication standards.

5. Unethical Withdrawal Practices

The journal discourages practices including:

  • withdrawal after substantial editorial processing without reasonable cause;

  • simultaneous submission to multiple journals without disclosure;

  • withdrawal for duplicate publication elsewhere after acceptance;

  • misuse of the editorial review process; or

  • conduct resulting in unnecessary waste of editorial resources and operational time.

The journal reserves the right to take appropriate action where withdrawal conduct is found inconsistent with ethical publication practices.

6. Editorial Discretion

All withdrawal requests shall remain subject to the discretion of the LegalBlur Journal.

The journal reserves the right to:

  • accept or reject withdrawal requests;

  • determine the stage of editorial processing;

  • assess operational impact;

  • retain publication-related records; and

  • take appropriate editorial or administrative action considered necessary under the circumstances.

Editorial and management decisions relating to withdrawal requests shall remain final.

7. Communication Responsibility

Authors requesting withdrawal are expected to:

  • communicate promptly and professionally;

  • provide accurate submission details;

  • avoid unreasonable delay; and

  • cooperate during the withdrawal review process where required.

The submitting author shall be treated as authorized to communicate withdrawal requests on behalf of all co-authors unless otherwise disputed.

8. Policy Amendments

LegalBlur reserves the right to revise, interpret, update, or modify this Withdrawal Policy from time to time in accordance with editorial, operational, academic, legal, or publication-related requirements.

 

1. Introduction

This Publication Fee & Refund Policy governs publication-related charges, payment obligations, refund conditions, and associated financial terms applicable to submissions made to the LegalBlur Journal.

The purpose of this Policy is to ensure transparency, operational clarity, responsible publication practices, and protection of the journal’s editorial and administrative resources.

By proceeding with publication-related payment or execution of publication formalities, the author(s) acknowledge and accept the applicability of this Policy.

2. Publication Fees

The LegalBlur Journal may charge publication fees, processing charges, or related publication-related amounts in accordance with the journal’s applicable publication structure.

Applicable fee details may vary depending upon: category of submission, publication structure, issue requirements, editorial processes, or operational considerations.

The journal reserves the right to revise publication charges from time to time.

3. Purpose of Publication Fees

Publication-related fees may be used for purposes including:

  • editorial administration;

  • manuscript processing;

  • publication operations;

  • formatting and review processes;

  • website and publication maintenance;

  • digital publication management;

  • publication infrastructure; and

  • related operational requirements of the journal.

Payment of fees shall not be interpreted as purchase of publication rights or guaranteed acceptance.

4. No Guarantee of Publication

Payment of publication fees does not guarantee:

  • acceptance of submission;

  • publication of the manuscript;

  • expedited review;

  • preferential editorial treatment; or

  • exemption from editorial standards.

All submissions shall remain subject to:

  • editorial review;

  • publication suitability;

  • originality standards;

  • ethical compliance; and

  • applicable journal policies.

The journal reserves the right to reject submissions that fail to satisfy publication requirements even after payment.

5. Payment Procedure

Publication-related payments shall be made only through the payment method or payment instructions officially communicated by the LegalBlur Journal.

Authors may be required to:

  • provide payment proof;

  • share transaction details;

  • submit invoices where applicable; or

  • comply with reasonable administrative requirements relating to payment verification.

The journal reserves the right to verify payment records before publication processing.

6. Non-Refundable Nature of Fees

Unless otherwise expressly approved by the LegalBlur Journal in exceptional circumstances: publication fees and processing charges shall ordinarily remain non-refundable.

The non-refundable nature of fees applies particularly where:

  • editorial processing has commenced;

  • publication agreements have been executed;

  • manuscript review has begun;

  • publication resources have been allocated; or

  • editorial and administrative work has substantially progressed.

The journal undertakes editorial, administrative, operational, and publication-related efforts upon commencement of the publication process, and therefore refund requests may not ordinarily be entertained.

7. Withdrawal After Payment

Where an author seeks withdrawal after:

  • payment of publication fees;

  • execution of publication agreements; or

  • commencement of editorial processing,

the journal reserves the right to:

  • decline refund requests;

  • continue enforcing applicable payment obligations; or

  • reject withdrawal requests in accordance with the journal’s Withdrawal Policy.

Authors are advised to make publication decisions carefully before proceeding with payment and publication formalities.

8. Exceptional Circumstances

In exceptional and genuine circumstances, the journal may review refund-related requests at its discretion.

However:

  • review of a request does not guarantee refund approval; and

  • all refund-related decisions shall remain subject to editorial and management discretion.

9. Failed or Incomplete Transactions

The LegalBlur Journal shall not be responsible for:

  • banking delays;

  • technical payment failures;

  • incorrect payment details submitted by authors;

  • third-party payment platform issues; or

  • incomplete transactions outside the journal’s reasonable control.

Authors are expected to ensure accuracy while making payments and communicating payment-related details.

10. Misuse & Fraudulent Conduct

The journal reserves the right to suspend publication processing, reject submissions, or take appropriate action in cases involving:

  • fraudulent payment claims;

  • unauthorized transactions;

  • manipulated payment proofs;

  • chargeback abuse;

  • financial misconduct; or

  • misuse of publication processes.

11. Editorial & Management Discretion

All decisions relating to: publication fees, payment verification, refunds, fee disputes, exceptional review requests, or publication-related financial matters shall remain subject to the discretion of the LegalBlur Journal.

12. Policy Amendments

 

LegalBlur reserves the right to revise, interpret, update, or modify this Policy from time to time in accordance with operational, editorial, financial, legal, or publication-related requirements.

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal is committed to maintaining accuracy, integrity, ethical publication practices, and responsible legal scholarship.

This Policy establishes the framework governing corrections, clarifications, editorial notes, restrictions, withdrawals, and retractions relating to published content where significant concerns arise after publication.

The objective of this Policy is to preserve the credibility, reliability, and professional standards of the journal while ensuring fair and responsible editorial action where necessary.

2. Grounds for Correction or Retraction

The LegalBlur Journal may review published content where concerns arise relating to:

  • plagiarism;

  • fabricated or misleading citations;

  • inaccurate legal authorities;

  • serious factual or legal errors;

  • copyright infringement;

  • unethical publication practices;

  • duplicate publication;

  • fabricated research or manipulated content;

  • excessive or unethical AI-generated material;

  • breach of publication agreements;

  • unauthorized use of third-party material;

  • defamatory or unlawful content; or

  • any circumstance affecting the integrity, legality, credibility, or ethical standards of the publication.

3. Correction of Published Content

Where concerns identified are minor, unintentional, or capable of clarification without affecting the overall integrity of the publication, the journal may: issue corrections, publish clarifications, update formatting or citations, modify inaccurate references, add editorial notes, or make reasonable editorial amendments.

Such corrective measures may be implemented to preserve the accuracy and reliability of the published work.

4. Editorial Notes & Disclaimers

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to add: editorial observations, clarification statements, notices, warnings, or publication-related disclaimers to published content where considered necessary for accuracy, transparency, legal compliance, ethical considerations, or reader awareness.

5. Retraction of Published Work

The journal may retract or remove published content in serious circumstances including:

  • proven plagiarism;

  • fabricated legal authorities or research;

  • fraudulent or misleading submissions;

  • major ethical violations;

  • copyright disputes;

  • unlawful or defamatory material;

  • deliberate academic misconduct;

  • serious breach of publication agreements; or

  • circumstances significantly affecting the credibility or legality of the publication.

Retraction may occur with or without author consent where considered necessary by the journal.

6. Restriction or Temporary Suspension of Access

Pending review of serious concerns, the journal may temporarily:

  • restrict access to content;

  • suspend publication visibility;

  • place editorial notices;

  • delay publication continuation; or

  • archive material under review.

Such temporary measures shall not automatically amount to permanent retraction.

7. Review Process

Where reasonably appropriate, the journal may:

  • seek clarification from the author(s);

  • review available material or evidence;

  • conduct internal editorial evaluation;

  • consult relevant reviewers or advisors; or

  • assess publication records and communication.

The nature and extent of review may vary depending upon:

  • seriousness of the concern;

  • available information;

  • operational practicality; and

  • legal or ethical implications involved.

8. Author Cooperation

Authors are expected to:

  • respond honestly to editorial queries;

  • cooperate during review processes;

  • provide clarification where required; and

  • assist in resolving legitimate publication concerns responsibly.

Failure to cooperate may itself affect editorial decisions regarding the publication.

9. Editorial Authority & Final Decision

All decisions relating to: corrections, editorial notes, restrictions, withdrawals, retractions, or removal of published content shall remain subject to the editorial and management discretion of the LegalBlur Journal.

The journal reserves the right to determine appropriate corrective action based on: seriousness of the issue, publication integrity, ethical considerations, operational requirements, legal risks and protection of the journal’s credibility and reputation.

Editorial decisions after internal review shall remain final unless reconsidered internally by LegalBlur.

10. Effect of Retraction

Retraction of a publication may result in:

  • removal of the publication from official platforms;

  • restriction of access;

  • publication of a retraction notice;

  • withdrawal of recognition or certification related to the publication; or

  • restriction on future submissions where necessary.

Retraction shall not automatically affect the journal’s ownership rights or publication records relating to the original submission.

11. Good Faith Corrections

The LegalBlur Journal recognizes that genuine academic mistakes may occur without dishonest intent.

Where concerns arise from good-faith error rather than deliberate misconduct, the journal may prefer reasonable correction or clarification measures wherever appropriate and practical.

12. Policy Amendments

 

LegalBlur reserves the right to revise, interpret, update, or modify this Policy from time to time in accordance with editorial, legal, operational, ethical, or publication-related requirements.

Disclaimer

The LegalBlur Journal is an independent academic and legal publication platform intended to encourage legal research, analytical discussion, academic writing, and responsible legal discourse.

The articles, research papers, case comments, opinions, analyses, and other submissions published in the journal are authored by independent contributors. The views, opinions, interpretations, arguments, and conclusions expressed in such publications are solely those of the respective author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views, opinions, positions, policies, or interpretations of LegalBlur, its editorial team, management, reviewers, advisors, collaborators, or associated individuals.

Publication of any submission by the LegalBlur Journal shall not be interpreted as:

  • legal endorsement of the author’s views;

  • certification of legal accuracy in absolute terms;

  • professional legal advice;

  • institutional approval of every argument or interpretation;

  • establishment of an advocate-client relationship; or

  • guarantee of the completeness or correctness of the published material.

While the journal undertakes reasonable editorial efforts to review submissions for originality, formatting, publication suitability, and general editorial standards, the LegalBlur Journal does not warrant or guarantee:

  • absolute factual accuracy;

  • complete legal correctness;

  • uninterrupted validity of legal authorities;

  • absence of errors or omissions;

  • applicability of legal interpretations to specific situations; or

  • suitability of published material for professional reliance.

Laws, judicial interpretations, government policies, regulations, and legal positions may change over time. Readers are therefore advised to independently verify legal authorities, statutory provisions, case laws, and other legal material before relying upon any published content.

The LegalBlur Journal, its editorial team, management, reviewers, advisors, and associated individuals shall not be responsible or liable for:

  • errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in published material;

  • consequences arising from reliance upon published content;

  • professional, academic, financial, reputational, or legal losses arising from use of the material;

  • actions taken based on published content; or

  • statements, opinions, allegations, or interpretations made by authors.

The journal reserves the right to:

  • edit submissions for formatting, language, citation, structure, clarity, or publication suitability;

  • add editorial notes, clarifications, or disclaimers;

  • correct publication errors;

  • restrict access to content;

  • remove or retract publications; or

  • take other editorial action considered necessary for ethical compliance, legal requirements, publication integrity, operational needs, or protection of the journal’s credibility and reputation.

The LegalBlur Journal also reserves the right to reject, suspend, restrict, or remove content found to involve:

  • plagiarism;

  • fabricated citations or authorities;

  • copyright infringement;

  • unlawful or defamatory material;

  • unethical publication practices;

  • misleading information; or

  • violation of applicable journal policies.

All intellectual property rights relating to published content remain subject to the applicable Copyright & Licensing Policy, publication agreements, and other policies of the LegalBlur Journal.

 

By accessing, reading, submitting to, or publishing with the LegalBlur Journal, readers and authors acknowledge and accept the applicability of the journal’s policies, editorial standards, and publication-related terms.

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal follows an open-access publication model with the objective of promoting accessible legal scholarship, academic discussion, and responsible dissemination of legal knowledge.

Under this model, published content is made available online for academic, educational, informational, and research-oriented access without requiring subscription-based access by readers.

2. Free Public Access

All articles, research papers, case comments, and other approved publications made available by the LegalBlur Journal may be accessed freely through the journal’s official platforms unless otherwise specified by the journal.

Readers may access published material for: academic reference, educational use, personal learning, non-commercial research, and lawful informational purposes.

3. No Transfer of Copyright

Open access under this Policy shall not be interpreted as transfer of copyright, ownership, or unrestricted usage rights to readers, third parties, or external platforms.

All copyright and publication rights relating to published content shall remain subject to:

  • the journal’s Copyright & Licensing Policy;

  • applicable publication agreements; and

  • the rights reserved by LegalBlur.

4. Restrictions on Reproduction & Republishing

Unless expressly permitted in writing by LegalBlur, no person or entity shall:

  • republish published material;

  • commercially exploit journal content;

  • reproduce substantial portions of publications;

  • upload published work to external publication platforms;

  • modify or redistribute published content for unauthorized purposes; or

  • present published material as their own work.

Proper academic citation or limited lawful referencing shall not by itself amount to violation of this Policy where conducted responsibly and in accordance with applicable law.

5. Author Access

Authors may access and share links to their published work for: academic visibility, professional reference, lawful educational purposes, and responsible non-commercial sharing of publication links.

However, authors shall remain bound by the journal’s copyright, licensing, and publication-related policies and shall not republish published work elsewhere without prior written permission from LegalBlur.

6. Editorial & Archival Rights

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to: host, archive, display, preserve, format, organize, and maintain access to published content through its website, digital archives, promotional platforms, publications, or other authorized channels.

The journal may also modify publication structure, website organization, accessibility methods, or archival systems in accordance with operational or technological requirements.

7. Citation & Academic Use

Readers and researchers are encouraged to provide proper acknowledgment and citation while referring to published content of the LegalBlur Journal.

Use of journal material in academic or research contexts should maintain responsible citation practices and respect applicable intellectual property rights.

8. Misuse of Open Access Content

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to take appropriate action in circumstances involving: unauthorized republication, copyright infringement, misleading reproduction, commercial misuse, plagiarism, unauthorized distribution, or misuse of published journal content.

9. Policy Amendments

 

LegalBlur reserves the right to revise, interpret, update, or amend this Open Access Policy from time to time in accordance with editorial, operational, technological, academic, or legal requirements.

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal is committed to maintaining fairness, integrity, transparency, and ethical publication standards throughout the submission, editorial, review, and publication process.

This Policy aims to identify and address circumstances in which personal, professional, academic, financial, institutional, or other interests may improperly influence editorial judgment, publication decisions, review processes, or academic objectivity.

All authors, editors, reviewers, advisors, and individuals associated with the journal are expected to act responsibly and in good faith while maintaining professional and ethical standards.

2. Meaning of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest may arise where personal or external interests have the potential to influence, compromise, or appear to affect independent judgment, fairness, objectivity, or professional decision-making in relation to the journal’s activities.

A conflict of interest may be actual, potential, perceived, direct, or indirect.

3. Author Conflicts of Interest

Authors are expected to avoid undisclosed circumstances that may improperly influence the content, objectivity, or credibility of a submission.

Where reasonably applicable, authors are encouraged to disclose circumstances involving:

  • financial interests;

  • sponsorship-related influence;

  • institutional or professional affiliations affecting neutrality;

  • personal relationships relevant to the submission;

  • undisclosed collaboration concerns; or

  • any other factor reasonably capable of affecting academic objectivity.

Failure to disclose serious conflicts that materially affect publication integrity may result in editorial review, rejection, correction, or other appropriate action.

4. Editorial & Reviewer Conflicts of Interest

Editors, reviewers, coordinators, and individuals involved in editorial decision-making are expected to avoid participating in review or publication decisions where conflicts of interest may reasonably affect impartiality or fairness.

Such conflicts may include:

  • close personal relationships with authors;

  • direct academic or professional rivalry;

  • financial interests;

  • institutional bias;

  • prior involvement in the same work;

  • personal disputes; or

  • circumstances likely to compromise objective evaluation.

Where reasonably appropriate, individuals may withdraw from involvement in the concerned editorial process.

5. Sponsorship & External Influence

The LegalBlur Journal aims to maintain editorial independence and professional integrity in relation to sponsorships, collaborations, partnerships, promotional activities, or external associations.

Editorial decisions shall not be improperly influenced by: sponsorship arrangements, financial considerations, institutional pressure, promotional expectations, personal affiliations, or external influence inconsistent with the journal’s standards.

The journal reserves the right to refuse or review associations likely to compromise editorial independence or publication credibility.

6. Confidentiality & Ethical Conduct

Individuals involved in the editorial or review process are expected to:

  • maintain confidentiality regarding unpublished submissions;

  • avoid misuse of confidential information;

  • refrain from using unpublished material for personal benefit; and

  • maintain professionalism during editorial interactions.

Any misuse of privileged or confidential information obtained through journal activities may be treated as misconduct.

7. Good Faith Disclosure

The LegalBlur Journal recognizes that not all conflicts automatically amount to misconduct.

The purpose of this Policy is to encourage responsible disclosure, ethical conduct, and fair editorial practices rather than impose unnecessary restrictions.

Good-faith disclosure of relevant concerns may assist the journal in maintaining transparency and publication integrity.

8. Editorial Authority

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to:

  • assess potential conflicts of interest;

  • seek clarification where necessary;

  • restrict participation in editorial processes;

  • review publication [hyperlink] decisions; or

  • take reasonable measures considered necessary to protect fairness, credibility, and publication integrity.

All decisions relating to conflict-related concerns shall remain subject to editorial and management discretion.

9. Consequences of Non-Disclosure

Deliberate concealment of serious conflicts of interest, misuse of editorial position, or attempts to improperly influence publication-related decisions may result in:

  • rejection of submissions;

  • removal from editorial or review activities;

  • withdrawal or removal of publication;

  • removal from the platform or associated journal activities, including after publication where considered necessary;

  • restriction from future participation; or

  • other corrective action considered appropriate by the journal.

10. Policy Amendments

 

LegalBlur reserves the right to revise, interpret, update, or modify this Policy from time to time in accordance with editorial, operational, academic, ethical, or legal requirements.

1. Introduction

The LegalBlur Journal may collect, store, process, and maintain limited personal and submission-related information for legitimate editorial, operational, publication, communication, academic, administrative, and record-keeping purposes.

This Notice explains the general manner in which information associated with submissions, publications, editorial communication, and journal-related activities may be handled by the LegalBlur Journal.

By submitting manuscripts, communicating with the journal, participating in publication-related activities, or accessing journal services, individuals acknowledge and accept the applicability of this Notice.

2. Information That May Be Collected

The LegalBlur Journal may collect information including: name, email address, phone number, institutional affiliation, academic details, author biography, submitted manuscripts, publication-related declarations;

  • communication records; and

  • other information voluntarily provided during submission or editorial interaction.

The journal may also maintain publication records, editorial communication history, and administrative documentation for operational purposes.

3. Purpose of Collection

Information may be collected and used for purposes including:

  • manuscript review and publication;

  • editorial communication;

  • verification of submissions;

  • publication administration;

  • certificate generation where applicable;

  • maintaining publication records;

  • responding to queries;

  • journal management;

  • internal documentation;

  • publication announcements; and

  • lawful operational requirements.

The journal shall seek to use collected information only for purposes reasonably connected with its academic, editorial, publication, or operational activities.

4. Confidentiality of Submissions

Submitted manuscripts and unpublished material may be treated as confidential within the editorial and review process.

Reasonable access may be provided to: editors, reviewers, coordinators, advisors, or authorized individuals associated with publication-related activities where necessary for editorial evaluation, publication processing, or operational administration.

The journal expects associated individuals to maintain reasonable confidentiality regarding unpublished submissions.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

The LegalBlur Journal does not ordinarily sell or commercially trade personal information collected during journal-related activities.

However, information may be disclosed:

  • where reasonably necessary for editorial or publication purposes;

  • with the consent of the concerned individual where applicable;

  • for verification or operational requirements;

  • in response to lawful requests or legal obligations; or

  • where necessary to protect the rights, safety, operations, credibility, or legal interests of the journal.

6. Publication-Related Information

Where a submission is accepted and published, certain information may become publicly visible as part of the publication process, including:

  • author name;

  • institutional affiliation;

  • author bio;

  • publication title; or

  • other publication-related details voluntarily provided by the author.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of information voluntarily submitted for publication purposes.

7. Data Storage & Record Maintenance

The LegalBlur Journal may maintain reasonable digital or administrative records relating to: submissions, publication history, communication records, payment records where applicable, publication agreements, and editorial processes.

Such records may be retained for administrative, publication, archival, operational, legal, or academic purposes.

8. Reasonable Security Measures

The journal may undertake reasonable administrative and operational measures intended to protect publication-related records and personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no digital communication or online storage system can guarantee absolute security, and the journal does not guarantee complete protection against all technological or unauthorized access risks.

9. Third-Party Platforms & Communication Tools

The LegalBlur Journal may use third-party communication or operational platforms including: email services, forms, cloud storage, communication applications, or website-related systems for editorial, publication, and administrative purposes.

Use of such platforms may remain subject to their respective terms, policies, and technological limitations.

10. Author Responsibility

Authors and contributors are advised not to submit:

  • highly sensitive personal information;

  • confidential third-party material;

  • restricted data; or

  • information they are not authorized to disclose

unless necessary and lawfully permissible for publication-related purposes.

The submitting author shall remain responsible for ensuring lawful and authorized sharing of submitted material.

11. Rights of the Journal

The LegalBlur Journal reserves the right to:

  • maintain publication and communication records;

  • archive submissions;

  • preserve publication history;

  • use publication-related information for legitimate journal activities; and

  • take reasonable administrative steps necessary for operational management and publication integrity.

12. Policy Amendments

 

LegalBlur reserves the right to revise, interpret, update, or amend this Notice from time to time in accordance with operational, editorial, technological, legal, or publication-related requirements.