RV Law Journal (Volume 4 Issue 1)

About Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi

The Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) began eight decades ago with just six students under its founder and sole teacher, Sri Sivananda Sharmaji. Established in 1940, RSST has since grown into a large educational institution, comprising 23 institutions offering courses from nursery to postgraduate levels. With over 2,500 staff members and around 25,000 students, RSST’s alumni hold senior positions in National, International, and Multinational Organizations.

RSST reaches all segments of society, including the privileged, underprivileged, able, and differently-abled, transcending gender and age barriers. It also excels in specialized fields such as women’s education, Gandhian thought, and the Sanskrit language.

What distinguishes RSST is its focus on promoting Indian culture and values by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting antique articles, implements, and artefacts. Today, the “RV” brand is synonymous with quality education and is widely recognized across Bengaluru, even having a road named after it.

About MKPM RV Institute of Legal Studies

Bengaluru, known as the Silicon Valley of India, hosts numerous educational institutions offering various professional courses, including law. However, there is a growing need for professional legal education tailored to the globalized world. To address this, the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST) established the MKPM RV Institute of Legal Studies in 2018.

Affiliated with Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi, and approved by the Bar Council of India, MKPM RV Institute of Legal Studies offers 5-year integrated degree courses: B.A., LL.B., and B.B.A., LL.B. The institution aims to produce legal professionals who will contribute significantly to the legal profession and society.

The institute is committed to providing quality legal education to students from all sections of society without discrimination. Although a young institution, MKPM RV Institute Legal Studies has made impressive progress by encouraging students to participate in activities such as International, National, and State-Level Moot Court Competitions, Trial Advocacy, ADR Competitions, Model UN, and Mock Parliament.

Additionally, MKPM RV Institute Legal Studies has established a platform for exploring contemporary legal issues through the RV Law Journal (ISSN) and the Nyaya Darpana Lecture Series.

About RV Law Journal

RV Law Journal is the flagship journal of the MKPM RV Institute of Legal Studies. RV Law Journal is a blind peer-reviewed journal published bi-annually with ISSN 2583-5041. It provides a platform for expressing original ideas and interpretations on contemporary legal issues by professionals, academicians, researchers and students so that they will be available for posterity. The Journal was released on 21st November, 2022 and since then 6 issues have been successfully published.

About the Call for Papers

Articles, Case Comments and Book Reviews are invited for the Journal which is scheduled to be released in the upcoming edition – Volume 4 Issue 1 (to be published in the month of  July – August  2025). There is no limitation on the choice of topic; the only requirement is that it involves legal analysis with relevance to India. The work should be original, unpublished and in consonance with the submission guidelines.

Eligibility & Word Count

Law students pursuing the five-year LL.B course as well as the three-year course, Academicians, Students pursuing LL.M. or PhD, and Educators can contribute to the Journal.

The manuscripts may be submitted in the following manner (the below-mentioned word limit is exclusive of the footnotes):

• Long Article (5000-10000 words)
• Short Article (2500-3000 words)
• Case Comment (2000-2500 words)
• Book Review (2000-2500 words)

Formatting & Citations

• The format should be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
• The font is in 12 fonts, Times New Roman with a line spacing of 1.5.
• Footnotes should be in Times New Roman 10 fonts and 1 line spacing.
• Citation format: OSCOLA.
• Co-authorship up to a maximum of two authors is permitted.
• All manuscripts submitted must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism of content as well as that of an idea would lead to a direct rejection of the manuscript. The author(s) of the manuscript bears the responsibility of authorities, facts, or views instated in the manuscript.

Submission Guidelines

Submit the soft copy of the manuscript to rvlawjournal.rvils@rvei.edu.in along with a cover letter with the following details.

• The mail bearing the manuscript must declare, in its body, the category for which the submission is made, i.e. article/short notes/case comment.
• The body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman, font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing. The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with single-line spacing.
• The manuscripts should be properly footnoted wherever sources are being used. The use of endnotes, hyperlinks, etc. is strictly prohibited. Further, no speaking footnotes (descriptive footnotes) are allowed.
•  All the sources in the footnotes must conform to the Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) style of citation.
•  The manuscripts must be preceded by an abstract of not more than 250 words.
•  The manuscript must not contain any reference to the author’s name, affiliation or credentials and also their address.
• All manuscripts must be accompanied by a cover letter with the name(s) of the author(s), institution/affiliation, the title of the manuscript, and contact details.
• The author must also confirm in the cover letter that the manuscript is not being considered for publication elsewhere. The manuscript must be an original and unpublished work.\

Editorial Policy

The submission indicates the Author(s)’ acceptance of the following conditions:

•  The work, upon publication, becomes a property of RV Law Journal; and
•  Any subsequent publication/reprint and/or derivative works are permitted, subject to prior approval of the RV Law Journal. 
• The RV Law Journal follows three stages of the blind peer-review procedure and shall endeavour to keep the authors informed about the status of their manuscript as it goes through each stage of review.
•  The RV Law Journal retains complete discretion over the acceptance/rejection of manuscripts.
• The Editorial Board of RV Law Journal shall not entertain requests for advance decisions based on abstracts, topic proposals or outlines. Editorial decisions shall be based solely on a review of the final manuscripts submitted by the authors.

How to Submit?

• The last date for submission of manuscripts is June 15, 2025. Subject to the outcome of the review process, the manuscript will feature in the upcoming Issue which is scheduled for publication in July – August, 2025.
• All manuscripts must be sent through email and addressed to the Editor at rvlawjournal.rvils@rvei.edu.in
• The subject of the email should be titled – “Volume 4 Issue (1)_RV Law Journal_Submission_Name of the Author(s)”.
• The Authors are advised to send only one submission per author or a team of co-authors.
• The manuscript must be submitted in a Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format only.

Contact

Ms. Bhavana C, Editor – 7760138800
Ms. Pallavi Minz, Co Editor – 9654896227
Mail Id: rvlawjournal.rvils@rvei.edu.in