About RADR

The editorial board of CADR has strived tirelessly to promote discussion on ADR issues through literature and plans to release the first edition of the journal, the Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution to take the discussion froward. RADR is an independent, annual, student-run, double-blind, and peer-reviewed publication. Motivated by a passion to create a culture of change based on academic discussions, contributions are invi​ted from people who share the vision.

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Eligibility

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The call for papers is open to academicians, practitioners, professionals, research scholars, and law students pursuing a Five-Year LL.B. (Hons.), Three-Year LL.B., or LL.M. from any recognized university.

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Theme

​The theme for this edition is “Instrumentalizing Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in Changing Times.” Recent years have witnessed a growing interest in the field of arbitration and other ADR mechanisms as the numerous benefits and convivence associated with it have become apparent. Like any legal arena, developments can only take place if there is a holistic discussion on the subject matter. New developments in various fields of law present an opportunity to integrate ADR mechanisms, and the same shall be the focus of the journal.

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Sub - Themes

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The editorial board encourages authors to explore the following sub - themes:​

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1. ADR in Digital Entertainment and the Virtual Economy: Resolving Disputes in an Era of Innovation and Decentralization.

2. Traversing Disputes Resolution in Construction and Real Estate: Evolving Mechanisms and Emerging Challenges.

3. Navigating ADR mechanisms in Insolvency and Tax Disputes: Regulatory Tussle v. Party Autonomy.​

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Authors may explore the Call for Papers brochure for a detailed explanation of the above mentioned sub - themes. Please note that the sub-themes provided are only illustrative in nature, authors are welcome to explore other related sub-themes.

 

​Submission Guidelines​​​​

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1. Word Limit:

   1. Long Articles: 7,000-10,000 words

   2. Short Articles: 3000-5000 words

   3. Case Comments: 2000-3000 words
      Note: The word limit is exclusive of the abstract and footnotes.
       

2. An Abstract of (not more than) 300 words may be included to provide clarity in Articles. The abstract should briefly explain the crux of the submission, research question, focus of commentary or analysis, and, if possible, the structure of the submission.
    

3. Originality and Plagiarism:

   1. Authors must submit an original and unpublished manuscript.

   2. If Plagiarism/Generative AI usage is detected, the Editorial Board reserves the right to reject the submission.

   3. Due credit must be given, to the best of the authors’ abilities, to all contributors whose ideas are referenced in the manuscript.
       

4. Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
    

5. Citations must conform to Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (4th Edn.)
    

6. Authors’ Anonymity: The abstract/manuscript must not contain any details or references to the author, including but not limited to their name, affiliation, or credentials.
    

7. Copyright: On submission, authors shall be deemed to have divested the copyright to Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR). However, all moral rights shall vest with the author(s). The CADR Editorial Board reserves the right to publish, distribute, and archive the manuscript in any format or medium.​
    

8. Formatting requirements:

   1. Submissions are to be made using the provided Word Template.

   2. Furthermore, the authors must follow the formatting guidelines below–

Page Formatting:

• Page Size: A4

• Margins: 0.75” on all sides

Text Formatting:

• Font: Garamond or Times New Roman

• Heading Size(s): 12-14

• Body Size: 12

• Spacing: 1.5 line spacing

• Alignment: Justified

Footnotes Formatting:

• Size: 10

• Spacing: Single line spacing

Note: Speaking footnotes are not permitted.​

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Submission Procedure

• The manuscripts shall be submitted through this Google Form only.

• Submissions made through any other mode will not be entertained.

• Each author is allowed to submit a maximum of one manuscript.

• The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.​​

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Submission Deadline

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The deadline to submit the manuscript is 11:59 p.m. (IST), 27th April 2025.

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Contact Us

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For any queries, please contact the Editorial Board at submissions.cadr@rgnul.ac.in.

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