About the Journal
Journal of Legal Research by ILRF
ISSN 3139-7107 (Online)
A scholarly publication dedicated to advancing rigorous legal research and meaningful academic dialogue at both national and global levels.
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About the Journal
The Journal of Legal Research by ILRF (ISSN 3139-7107) is a peer-reviewed online publication. It publishes original and analytical works on contemporary legal issues, doctrinal developments, public policy, and emerging areas of law.
It aims to foster critical engagement among students, researchers, academicians, legal practitioners, and policy professionals.
The Journal is committed to promoting high-quality legal scholarship and contributing to the development of legal thought and discourse through accessible and research-driven publication.
Publication Details
- PublisherILRF (India Legal Research Foundation)
- Starting Year2026
- Frequency of PublicationMonthly
- Format of PublicationOnline
- SubjectLaw and Legal Studies
- LanguageEnglish
- ScopeNational and International
- ISSN3139-7107 (Online)
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Beyond titles and distinctions lies a shared commitment, to nurture thoughtful dialogue and uphold principled legal inquiry.
Patron-in-Chief
Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah
Former Chief Justice of India
Former Chief Justice of India and one of the most eminent jurists in Indian constitutional law. Justice Venkatachaliah is widely recognized for chairing the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution. His judicial legacy has significantly shaped constitutional governance and public law discourse in India.
Former Chief Justice of India and one of the most eminent jurists in Indian constitutional law. Justice Venkatachaliah is widely recognized for chairing the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution. His judicial legacy has significantly shaped constitutional governance and public law discourse in India.
Patron
Sr. Adv. Pradeep Kumar Rai
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Distinguished Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association and Patron of the India Legal Research Foundation (ILRF), Pradeep Rai excels in high-stakes litigation spanning civil, criminal, constitutional, and international law across courts, tribunals, and regulators. With over 25 years of practice, he also previously served as Vice-President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, leading initiatives on legal aid and policy innovation. His work emphasizes research-driven advocacy, pro bono services, and bridging academia with practice through ILRF's programs on emerging legal challenges. Rai's public engagements further amplify discourse on judicial reforms and equitable justice delivery.
Distinguished Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association and Patron of the India Legal Research Foundation (ILRF), Pradeep Rai excels in high-stakes litigation spanning civil, criminal, constitutional, and international law across courts, tribunals, and regulators. With over 25 years of practice, he also previously served as Vice-President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, leading initiatives on legal aid and policy innovation. His work emphasizes research-driven advocacy, pro bono services, and bridging academia with practice through ILRF's programs on emerging legal challenges. Rai's public engagements further amplify discourse on judicial reforms and equitable justice delivery.
Emeritus Professor
Prof. Upendra Baxi
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi Former Professor of Law, University of Warwick
Globally renowned legal scholar and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi. Dr. Baxi is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in constitutional law, human rights, and legal theory. His scholarship has profoundly shaped contemporary legal thought in India and beyond.
Globally renowned legal scholar and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi. Dr. Baxi is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in constitutional law, human rights, and legal theory. His scholarship has profoundly shaped contemporary legal thought in India and beyond.
Founder Vice-Chancellor, NLU Delhi
Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh
Distinguished Legal Academic and Educationist
Distinguished legal academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the National Law University, Delhi. Prof. Singh has played a key role in strengthening modern legal education in India through institutional leadership and academic reform. His contributions have significantly influenced legal scholarship and pedagogy.
Distinguished legal academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the National Law University, Delhi. Prof. Singh has played a key role in strengthening modern legal education in India through institutional leadership and academic reform. His contributions have significantly influenced legal scholarship and pedagogy.
Legal Scholar & Academician
Prof. Ajay Pandey
Senior academic and legal scholar with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Prof. Pandey has contributed significantly to legal education and institutional development at leading law universities in India. His work focuses on advancing interdisciplinary legal research.
Senior academic and legal scholar with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Prof. Pandey has contributed significantly to legal education and institutional development at leading law universities in India. His work focuses on advancing interdisciplinary legal research.
Legal Educator & Academic Mentor
Prof. (Dr.) Suryaprakash Rao
Distinguished legal educator with long-standing contributions to legal pedagogy and academic mentorship. Prof. Rao has been actively involved in strengthening legal education through teaching, research, and institutional engagement. His work continues to guide emerging scholars and practitioners.
Distinguished legal educator with long-standing contributions to legal pedagogy and academic mentorship. Prof. Rao has been actively involved in strengthening legal education through teaching, research, and institutional engagement. His work continues to guide emerging scholars and practitioners.
Former Chief Justice of India
Justice N. V. Ramana
Former Chief Justice of India who served from 2021 to 2022. Justice Ramana is known for advancing judicial reforms, technology in courts, and access to justice initiatives during his tenure. His contributions have strengthened the institutional framework of the Indian judiciary.
Former Chief Justice of India who served from 2021 to 2022. Justice Ramana is known for advancing judicial reforms, technology in courts, and access to justice initiatives during his tenure. His contributions have strengthened the institutional framework of the Indian judiciary.
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