About the Centre

The Alliance Journal of Corporate and Commercial Law (AJCCL), an annual online publication of the Alliance Centre for Corporate and Commercial Laws (ACCL) at Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru, invites original and unpublished submissions for its 2025 edition (Vol. III). The journal is committed to publishing high-quality research that demonstrates both scholarly rigor and practical relevance within the dynamic field of corporate and commercial law.

About the Journal

AJCCL provides a platform for in-depth analysis and discussion of contemporary issues in corporate and commercial law. As a double-blind peer-reviewed open access journal (e-ISSN : 2584-2463), AJCCL upholds rigorous academic standards and aims to foster a strong research culture by disseminating valuable insights and significant findings. We welcome contributions that offer critical perspectives, propose innovative solutions, and contribute to the ongoing development of this vital area of law.

Call for Papers

The Alliance Journal of Corporate and Commercial Law (AJCCL), an annual peer-reviewed, open-access law journal published by the Alliance Centre for Corporate and Commercial Laws (ACCL), Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru, invites original and unpublished manuscripts for its 2025 (Vol. III) Edition.

Submission Guidelines

Submission Categories

We welcome submissions in the following categories:

  Research Articles: Substantive, analytical research offering original contributions to corporate and commercial law.

  Case Comments / Case Notes: Insightful analyses of recent or landmark judicial decisions.

  Legislative Comments / Statute Notes: Critical assessments of newly enacted or significantly amended statutes.

  Essays: Theoretical or policy-oriented reflections supported by legal analysis.

  Book Reviews: Critical appraisals of recently published works relevant to the journal’s domain.

General Guidelines

Word Limits
  • Research Articles: 5,000 – 8,000 words
  • Case Comments, Legislative Comments, Essays: 3,000 – 5,000 words
  • Book Reviews: 1,500 – 2,500 words
Co-Authorship
  • Research Articles: Maximum of two authors.
  • Other categories: Preferably single-authored; exceptions may be considered.
Anonymized Review Process
To facilitate a double-blind peer review process: Include author name(s), institutional affiliation(s), contact details, and acknowledgments only on a separate cover page. The manuscript should contain only the title on the first page. Remove any self-identifying references in the text (e.g., replace “I have argued...” with “It has been argued…”).
Abstract and Keywords
Key words are required for Articles, Case Comments, Legislative Comments, and Essays. Abstract must be 250–300 words, with 5 keywords. Key words are not required for Book Reviews.
Every submission should be adhered to the following style and citation format.
Main Text: Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 spacing, justified, with a margin left 1.5 inch and right 1.0-inch, top 1inch and bottom 1 inch. The first line of the paragraph is not to be indented.
Titles Format - Paper title in Times New Roman, font size 12, bold, capital letters, 1.5 line spacing. Headings and subheadings in same specifications with font size 11 and 10 respectively.
Citation - Submissions are required to strictly adhere to The Bluebook: A Uniform Method of Citation, 20th Edition.
All manuscripts shall include an 'Introduction' and 'Conclusion'.
Use of first person shall be avoided.
All pages shall be numbered.
All tables, charts, graphs, figures etc. should be kept to the minimum. They should be on separate sheets with sources indicated at the bottom.
Formatting Requirements
Font: Times New Roman
Size: 12 pt (text); 11 pt for headings; 10 pt for subheadings.
Spacing: 1.5 lines.
Alignment: Justified
Margins: Left 1.5", Right 1.0", Top & Bottom 1"
No first-line indentations
No footnotes in titles or headings
Citation Format: The Bluebook (21st Edition)
Structure: All manuscripts (except Book Reviews) should include a clear Introduction and Conclusion
Page Numbering: Consecutive numbering on all pages
Tables/Figures: If used, place each on a separate sheet with source details

How to Submit?

Please email your manuscript and separate cover page in Microsoft Word format to accl@alliance.edu.in

Editorial Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review coordinated by the Editorial Board under the supervision of the Editor-in-Chief. Review decisions are based on academic merit, originality, structure, relevance, and compliance with journal standards.

Who can Submit?

Submissions accepted from:

  Judges.

  Academicians.

  Professionals.

  Research Scholars.

  Students pursuing Law in allied disciplines.

Editorial Process

All submissions would undergo a rigorous research-based scrutiny by academicians or specialists in the related areas and under the supervision of Editor-in-Chief / Editors. It would be a blind, double peer review, based on well-chart out criteria approved by the Editorial Board of the research journal.

Publication Policy

  • No Submission or Publication Fees
  • Original Work Only: Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere or previously published
  • Ethical Responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring accuracy, originality, and the integrity of their submissions.
  • Right to Reject: The Editorial Board reserves the right to decline submissions not meeting academic, editorial, or ethical standards.

Editorial

  • Patron-in-Chief
  • Mr. Abhay G. Chebbi
    Pro-Chancellor
    Alliance University, Bengaluru
  • Editor-in-Chief
  • Dr. V. Shyam Kishore
    Dean, Alliance School of Law
    Associate Dean (Academic Affairs), Alliance University

Editorial Advisory Board

Editorial Board Members

Publisher

Alliance Centre for Corporate and Commercial Laws,
Alliance University:
Central Campus, Chikkahagade Cross, Chandapura - Anekal Main Road, Anekal, Bengaluru - 562106, Karnataka, India.
Starting Year: 2023.
Frequency: Yearly.
Subject: Law.
Language: English.
e-ISSN: 2584-2463.