What We Look for in an Article
Useful legal writing should help readers understand the law while accurately distinguishing statutes, rules, notifications and judicial interpretation.
Genuine Research
The article should be the author's original work and should add analysis, explanation or practical value rather than merely reproduce existing material.
Up-to-date Law
Check the law as on the date of submission, including amendments, commencement notifications, rules, circulars and important later judgments.
Reliable Citations
Prefer statutes, official government portals, court judgments and authoritative reports. Include case name, court, date and citation or neutral citation where available.
Clear Structure
Use a descriptive title, short introduction, logical headings, concise paragraphs and a conclusion or practical takeaway.
No Misleading Claims
Do not present allegations as established facts, fabricate citations or guarantee a legal outcome. Clearly identify opinion, commentary and unsettled issues.
BNS, BNSS and BSA
For current Indian criminal-law articles, use the BNS, BNSS and BSA framework applicable from 1 July 2024, while explaining IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act provisions where an older or saved proceeding requires them.
Information to Send With Your Article
Only provide information relevant to reviewing and, if accepted, attributing the submission.
Copyright, Privacy and Publication Standards
Contributor material should be handled consistently with current Indian law and clear author consent.
Copyright Act, 1957
Authors should submit material they created or are lawfully entitled to use. Copyright protects literary works and provides rights and remedies concerning unauthorised reproduction.
Official India Code ↗Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Author details such as email addresses, phone numbers and photographs can involve personal data. Collect only what is needed and publish optional profile/contact details only on an appropriate lawful basis and with clear author choice.
Official India Code ↗DPDP Rules, 2025
The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 were notified in November 2025 with phased commencement. Contributors should be given clear information about how submitted personal data is used.
Official MeitY source ↗Before You Email the Article
A short final review reduces editorial corrections and avoids outdated legal references.
1. Verify the law
Check section numbers, amendments, dates of commencement and whether the article concerns current or repealed/saved legislation.
2. Verify judgments
Confirm party names, court, citation, date and the proposition for which each judgment is cited. Avoid relying only on summaries.
3. Check originality
Remove copied passages and unnecessary quotations. Attribute source material and obtain permission where required.
4. Remove confidential material
Do not send privileged, confidential or unnecessary personal information relating to clients, litigants or third parties.
5. Add author details
Include only the bio and contact information needed for editorial review and specify what, if anything, you consent to have published.
6. Send the final file
Email the completed article and relevant attachments to contact@lawdadi.in with a descriptive subject line.
Related LawDadi Legal Research
Useful internal legal-research pages retained from the original page.
Frequently Asked Questions
General submission guidance for prospective contributors.
Does LawDadi accept previously published articles?
Submit original material unless you clearly disclose the earlier publication and have the legal right to republish it. Acceptance remains subject to editorial review.
Will my phone number or email be published?
Supplying contact details for editorial communication does not by itself mean they should be published. Clearly state which author-profile details, if any, you want displayed publicly.
Can I submit an article based on an old IPC or CrPC provision?
Yes where the historical or transitional context requires it, but explain the current BNS/BNSS/BSA position and the relevant savings or applicability issue rather than presenting the repealed code as the general current law.
Is publication guaranteed?
No. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication. Articles may be declined, returned for revision or edited for clarity, accuracy, formatting and site style.
Submission of an article does not create an employment, legal-services or other professional relationship. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy and lawfulness of material they submit. LawDadi may conduct editorial review and may request revisions before publication.