PURCL Student Law Journal (SLJ) is a peer-reviewed, biannual academic journal published by the University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. The journal is dedicated to promoting legal scholarship by providing a credible and inclusive platform for law students to publish original research, critical analyses, case comments, legislative reviews, and interdisciplinary studies. By encouraging evidence-based legal writing and academic inquiry, the journal seeks to contribute meaningfully to contemporary legal discourse while nurturing the next generation of legal scholars.
The journal follows a Platinum Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription barriers or article processing charges (APCs). By adopting a CC BY License, the journal promotes the unrestricted dissemination, reuse, and citation of scholarly work while enabling authors to retain copyright of their published contributions.
Beyond serving as a publication platform, PURCL Student Law Journal aims to strengthen research and writing skills, promote critical thinking, and facilitate academic collaboration within the legal community. By connecting students, academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, and policymakers, the journal aspires to create meaningful opportunities for knowledge exchange and professional development. Through its commitment to ethical publishing and scholarly excellence, PURCL Student Law Journal continues to support the advancement of legal education and research at both the national and global levels.
The journal is committed to fostering a culture of research, intellectual curiosity, and academic excellence among students. It encourages authors to engage with emerging legal issues, analyze evolving jurisprudence, and explore the relationship between law and society from diverse perspectives. Through a rigorous peer-review process and adherence to high standards of publication ethics, PURCL Student Law Journal ensures the quality, originality, and integrity of the scholarly work it publishes.
Read More: About the Journal
Current Issue
July-December, 2025