About the Centre
The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, RGNUL (CADR–RGNUL), is dedicated to advancing research, policy engagement, and capacity-building in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Since its inception, the Centre has worked to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and its practical application, while addressing the lacunae that persist in existing ADR discourse.
About the Blog
The CADR Blog provides a platform that integrates insights from academic and professional domains, with the objective of advancing socio-legal and socio-political justice through ADR. It features articles on contemporary developments and emerging trends in dispute resolution, fostering dialogue on the theoretical, practical, and policy dimensions of ADR. Reflecting its inclusive vision, the CADR-RGNUL website is accessible in English, Hindi, and French, catering to a diverse global readership.
Theme
Submissions may pertain to any aspect of ADR, including but not limited to arbitration, mediation, negotiation, conciliation, and Lok Adalats. Contributions addressing issues of domestic, foreign, or international relevance are welcome. The Board encourages interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral works exploring the intersection of ADR with other branches of law.
Analytical submissions are preferred over descriptive ones. Manuscripts will be evaluated on relevance, originality, novelty, analytical depth, structure, coherence, legal and factual accuracy, and overall writing quality.
Submission Guidelines
- Originality: Submissions must be original and unpublished. Any form of plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification. Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere.
- AI Policy: The use of AI tools to generate or refine content is strictly prohibited. The Board reserves the right to reject any manuscript found to be wholly or partially AI-generated or AI-refined.
- Word Limit: 1000–1500 words (excluding endnotes). Longer manuscripts may be accepted and published in parts at the Board’s discretion.
- Language: Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Hindi.
- Co-authorship: Permitted for up to two authors.
- Anonymity: To ensure a double-blind review process, please do not include your name, institutional affiliation, or any identifying details in the manuscript or filename.
- File Format: Submissions must be made in .docx format.
- References: Hyperlinks only.
- Copyright: Upon acceptance and publication, copyright vests with CADR–RGNUL; moral rights remain with the author(s). The Blog publishes exclusive content, and manuscripts published elsewhere must not be submitted.
- Cross-posting: Permitted only with prior permission of the Board. Cross-posted content must clearly state that it was “first published on The CADR Blog.”
Formatting Guidelines
- File Format: Submissions must be made in Microsoft Word format (.docx). The file name should be the title of the post, without any personal details of the author(s).
- Formatting: Font – Garamond, Font Size – 12, Line spacing – 1.5, Alignment – Justified, Paragraph Spacing – 6 pt (before and after). The title should be formatted to Garamond font size 12, All Caps and in bold.
- Referencing: All references must be in the form of hyperlinks in the body of the submission. Hyperlinks should be provided to all supporting materials and legal texts including primary sources such as statutes, judgements, reports etc., as well as secondary sources such as news articles, academic pieces etc. for the benefit of the readers. Factual assertions must be supported with appropriate links to sources. In case no hyperlink is available for any reference, the use of endnotes in OSCOLA 4th Edition is recommended.
How to Submit
Interested authors may submit their manuscripts using the link provided at the end of the post.
Deadline
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
Contact
For queries, please write to us at [email protected], or contact our Managing Editor, Ritwik Sharma, at [email protected].
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