Details of the Organization

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act, 2014, stands as one of India’s premier National Law Universities.

The Centre for Information Communication Technology and Law (CICTL), a flagship Centre at MNLU Mumbai, has been at the forefront of facilitating dialogue at the intersection of law, technology, and policy. The Centre regularly conducts a diverse range of academic and policy-oriented programs, including workshops, symposiums, colloquiums, and stakeholder consultations.

Details of the Blog/Paper

The CICTL Blog on Technology Law (CBTL) is a peer-reviewed platform designed to publish original, analytical and well-researched contributions. The CBTL is designed to act as a platform for expression of authors' opinions on various aspects of law and technology providing in-depth coverage of major developments in technology law, including analyses of landmark judgments, legislative changes, regulatory developments, and new issues arising in the field of Technology Law.

Topic of paper/Blog

The theme shall be related to Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and Digital Governance or any theme relevant to the Technology Laws.

Eligibility

• Students and PHD Scholars.
• Independent researchers and academicians.
• Legal practitioners and Judges.

Types of Submission and Word Limit

Submissions should ideally not exceed 1,500 words (excluding endnotes). However, the Editorial Board may exercise discretion in permitting longer entries. Moreover, the Editorial Board, at their discretion, may allow the blog to be published in two parts.

Submission Guidelines

• Given the semi-formal nature of the blog, authors are encouraged to use hyperlinks for references wherever appropriate, especially for recent amendments and less-discussed laws. Where citations are indispensable, they must be provided as endnotes, following the Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA, 4th edition).
• All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. Any work reflecting over 15% similarity will be rejected outright. Instances of plagiarism or violations of originality will result in immediate disqualification. The use of AI will lead to the rejection of the manuscript.
• Manuscripts must not contain the author’s name, institutional affiliation, contact details, or any other information that could reveal their identity.
• A maximum of two authors may jointly contribute to a single submission.
• By submitting, authors confirm that their work does not infringe third-party rights. Authors shall be solely responsible for any legal issues arising from their contributions.

Formatting Guidelines

The main body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. Footnotes, if any, should be in size 10 with single spacing.