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EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR DEAF AND MUTE PEOPLE: STILL A LONG WAY TO GO?

Uma Pareek, is a 4th year student at Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur.

THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE: WHY DISABILITY RIGHTS ARE ABOUT MORE THAN PROTECTION

Shambhavi Prakash is a first-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at National Law University, Delhi.

DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY AS A CIVIL RIGHT: THE LEGAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF DARK PATTERNS ON DISABLED CONSUMERS

Aaditya Prasad A and Anaan Noor are 4th Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) students at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi.

THE INVISIBLE INFLUENCE OF MEDIA ON DISABILITY RIGHTS

Suhani Goel, First Year B.A. Mass Communication Student at Symbiosis, Pune and Samay Tulsyan, Fourth Year B.B.A. L.L.B (Trade Hons.) student at National Law University, Jodhpur

ALGORITHMIC EXCLUSION AND DISABILITY: CAN INDIAN LAW RESPOND TO AI DRIVEN DISCRIMINATION?

Nandhana V and Aditya Garg, They are 4th year law students at National Law University, Jodhpur

CORPORATE DISCRIMINATION LIABILITY: THE WAY SECTION 3 OF THE RPwD ACT MIGHT TRANSFORM INDIAN EMPLOYMENT LAW

Gauraansh Arora and Joy Kukkar, They are 2nd year law students students at National Law University, Jodhpur

THE ENABLING STATUTE IN INDIA CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Noor Bansal and Tanishka Agarwal, They are 2nd year law students at National University, Jodhpur

RETHINKING ELECTORAL EXCLUSION: INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE

Namandeep Kaur, 4th Year, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab

THE ARCHITECTURE OF DIGNITY: SOCIAL REALITIES AND THE FIGHT FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS

Sunaina is a law graduate from Panjab University Chandigarh.

ACCESS DENIED: WHY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE STILL A LUXURY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN INDIA

Sunidhi Khabya, She is a 3rd year law student at National University, Jodhpur

THE POVERTY-DISABILITY-INCARCERATION PIPELINE: HOW INDIA’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM CRIMINALIZES THE ECONOMIC EXCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Pranay Rajesh Sonkusare, B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.), Second Year student at West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

WHEN KYC EXCLUDES: DISABILITY RIGHTS AND DIGITAL FINANCE

Devansh Awasthi, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), III Year
student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University.

RAMPS WITHOUT RIGHTS: THE LIMITS OF ACCOMMODATION IN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT

Ahan Garg and Vitthala Agarwal, They are 2nd year law students students at National Law University, Jodhpur

DISABILITY BEHIND BARS: RETHINKING PRISON ADMINISTRATION WITH THE RPwD ACT

Ayush Dewangan, LLM Student at Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur and Leesa Ueike, Practising Advocate at District Courts and High Court of Chhattisgarh

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Centre for Disability Studies and Empowerment invites original submissions for its blog, which seeks to foster critical discourse at the intersection of law and disability. Contributors are requested to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure uniformity, academic quality, and accessibility.

Scope and Subject Matter:

  • Submissions must relate to issues at the intersection of law and disability.  
  • Interdisciplinary approaches drawing from sociology, psychology, economics, public policy, technology, medicine, or other related fields are encouraged.
  • The blog aims to promote nuanced, well-researched insights that advance conversations on disability rights and empowerment.

Word Limit and Authorship:

  • The main text should be between 1000–1500 words and A brief abstract of about 100 words must accompany the submission.  
  • Individual/ Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted.  
  • Submissions must be original and shouldn’t be sent for review elsewhere pending the completion of review process.
  • The blog aims to promote nuanced, well-researched insights that advance conversations on disability rights and empowerment.

Citation and Referencing:

  • All sources must be hyperlinked within the text (avoid footnotes unless absolutely necessary).  
  • Similarity must not exceed 10%.  
  • Use of AI-generated content is strictly prohibited.

Formatting Guidelines :

  • Font: Times New Roman  
  • Font Size: 12  
  • Line Spacing: 1.5  
  • Alignment: Justified  
  • Headings: Bold and underlined  
  • File Name Format: CDSE_blogsubmission_Title of the blog

Submission Procedure and Review Process :

  • Submissions should be emailed in .doc or .docx format to:  cdse.blog@nlujodhpur.ac.in
  • Email subject line must read:  “CDSE Blog Submission – [Title of the Blog]”
  • Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis.  
  • The Editorial Board will conduct a preliminary screening followed by a detailed review.  
  • The decision of the Editorial Board shall be final and binding.

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