Ethics and Policy

Originality and Acknowledgement

All submitted work must be original and properly acknowledge the intellectual contributions of others. Plagiarism or self-plagiarism, including re-submission of substantially similar content to multiple journals, is strictly prohibited.

Authorship and Correspondence

Accurate details of all authors and their institutional affiliations must be provided. One author shall act as the corresponding author and handle all communications regarding the manuscript, including questions related to originality or data sources.

Duplicate Submissions

Manuscripts submitted to ILJ must not be under consideration by any other journal or publisher at the same time.

Copyright Transfer

Upon acceptance, authors are required to submit a duly signed Copyright Transfer Form, assigning publication rights to the Ishan Law Journal.

Integrity and Research Accuracy

Authors must present truthful, evidence-based findings and interpretations. Fabrication, falsification, or selective omission of data is unacceptable.

Cooperation and Corrections

Authors must cooperate with editors and reviewers, providing additional information or data when requested. If significant errors are discovered after publication, authors are expected to promptly notify the editorial office for necessary corrections or retractions.

Ethical Compliance

For studies involving human participants, surveys, or sensitive data, authors must confirm that ethical approval was obtained from the relevant authority or institution and clearly mention this in the manuscript.

Permissions for Third-Party Content

Authors must secure permissions for any reproduced material such as figures, tables, or case excerpts and provide proof of authorization at the time of submission.

Maintain fairness, transparency, and academic integrity in the editorial process.

Ensure publication of well-researched, original, and relevant work that contributes to legal scholarship and practice.

Uphold confidentiality during manuscript handling and review.

Make editorial decisions based on scholarly merit, free from personal or institutional bias.

Provide clear communication and justifiable reasoning for editorial decisions.

Ensure that all published works comply with ethical and legal publication standards.

Maintain confidentiality regarding all manuscripts assigned to them.

Accept only those manuscripts that match their academic expertise and can be evaluated impartially.

Provide constructive and objective feedback to improve the quality of submissions.

Declare any potential conflicts of interest before reviewing.

Refrain from using unpublished material for personal or professional advantage.

Employ credible plagiarism detection tools during manuscript screening.

Maintain transparent submission, review, and publication procedures in line with international best practices.

Address allegations of misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication, or authorship disputes) impartially and promptly.

Retract or issue corrections for any publication found to be unethical or erroneous, accompanied by a public statement.

Encourage responsible scholarship and uphold academic freedom within the bounds of integrity.