Effective 01.08.2025
The Arbitration Digest invites original submissions from legal practitioners, advisors, academics, and law students on a wide array of topics within business and commercial law, including but not limited to dispute resolution and ADR, contract law, partnership law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, competition law, insolvency and bankruptcy law, banking and insurance, international trade law, investment law, taxation, intellectual property, and other current issues in business and commercial laws.
General Guidelines
Submissions must be written in English using a clear, concise and professional language. Author(s) must adopt gender-neutral language unless not feasible or practicable.
Co-authorship is limited to a maximum of two authors. Submissions must not contain any author-identifying information (e.g. name, institution).
Submissions may be in the form of an article, blog, or case opinion. Submission shall be lucid, contemporarily relevant, and well-researched.
Submissions must be original work created by the author(s) and must not have been published or under review elsewhere.
Formatting, Referencing and Para-Referencing
Submissions shall be typewritten in Times New Roman with font size 12, 1.5 line spacing and justified alignment. Headings shall be bold, and sub-headings shall be bold italic. Authors must avoid using numbering, bullet points, or listing formats in the main text or headings. The content should flow in paragraph form.
Footnotes shall be used for referencing supporting texts and materials. They must follow the latest edition of the Oxford University Standard for citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA). The newest edition is available here. The footnotes must be typewritten in Times New Roman, font size 11, single-line spacing and justified alignment.
Paragraph referencing must be used when referring to a specific portion of judgments, official reports and similar authoritative sources. Such references should be made using the paragraph symbol (¶) followed by the relevant number (e.g., ¶ 4, ¶ 7.2). Paragraph references may appear either within the main text or in the footnotes. However, consistency must be maintained throughout the submission in formatting and placement. The examples of the paragraph referencing are as follows:
Burimi S.R.L. v. Republic of Albania, ICSID Case No. ARB/11/18, ¶ 49 Procedural Order No. 2, (3rd May 2012)
In response, Anupam Mittal sought a permanent injunction from the Bombay High Court to prevent the enforcement of the Singapore court’s anti-enforcement injunction. The Bombay High Court granted this request reasoning that disputes involving oppression and mismanagement cannot be resolved through arbitration under Indian law [¶78]
Originality
Plagiarism
The author(s) must ensure that the submission is original work created by the author(s) and has not been plagiarised from any other source. Plagiarism above 10 percent shall not be tolerated.
Artificial Intelligence
To maintain the integrity and quality of the submissions, the following guidelines have been established regarding the use of AI in the submissions:
Overall Usage Limit: The use of generative AI tools is discouraged. However, AI usage is permissible up to a maximum of 10% of the total content, subject to the Editor’s discretion.
Prohibited Areas: The use of AI is strictly prohibited in the analytical portions of submissions . Analytical sections must be entirely the product of human thought and intellect.
Disclosure: Any use of AI must be transparently disclosed. Authors are required to specify where and how AI was utilised within their submissions.
Quality Assurance: Even within the permissible 10% usage, AI-generated content must be reviewed and edited by the author(s) to ensure it meets our standards of quality, relevance, and accuracy.
Specific Guidelines
Article
We seek in-depth, analytical articles that provide a comprehensive exploration of specific legal concepts or principles. The article should have a concise and descriptive title that captures the essence of the chosen concept. The ideal length is between 1500 to 3000 words.
[Recommendatory] The article should begin with an introduction that briefly explains the chosen legal concept and its importance or relevance. The body of the article should provide a detailed analysis of the concept, including its legal framework, historical background (if relevant), key components, and any notable cases or developments related to it. While the primary focus should be analyzing the concept, the article can optionally include suggestions or recommendations for improving or applying the concept effectively in legal practice. Finally, the conclusion should summarize the main points and highlight the significance of understanding the chosen concept in contemporary legal practice.
Blog
We seek blogs that deals with an issue of contemporary relevance in commercial and business law. The blog should have an engaging and attention-grabbing title that highlights the issue. The ideal length is between 800 to 2000 words.
[Recommendatory] The blog should begin with an introduction clearly stating the issue and its relevance in today’s legal landscape. Then, the body of the blog should provide a concise overview of the issue, including key points, challenges and potential solutions. The blog should also offer practical suggestions or recommendations for addressing the issue or mitigating its impact. Finally, the conclusion should sum the main points and emphasize the importance of addressing the issue.
Case Opinion
We seek critical analyses of judicial decisions that raise important legal considerations. The case opinion should have a thought-provoking and informative title that conveys your perspective on the judicial decision. The ideal length is between 1000 to 1500 words.
The case opinion should provide a brief overview of the case, including the parties involved, key legal issues, and the court’s decision. In the body, it should offer a critical analysis of the case, discussing the reasoning behind the court’s decision, any dissenting opinions, and the broader legal principles at play, including, your own perspective or opinion on the case, highlighting any areas of agreement or disagreement with the court’s decision. The submission should also offer recommendations for potential improvements or alternative approaches to the legal issues. Finally, the conclusion should sum up your opinion and emphasize the importance of the case within the legal landscape.
Undertaking
Author(s) shall divest the copyright of the submission to The Arbitration Digest once the submission has been selected for publication. However, all moral rights shall remain with the Author(s). The mandatory undertaking form format can be downloaded from here.
Submission Procedure
The author(s) shall submit the manuscript through the Google form here along with the above undertaking. The author(s) shall receive an acknowledgement within 24 hours of the submission to their provided email address. In case no acknowledgement is received within such time, the author(s) are advised to reach out at editors@thearbitrationdigest.com.
Review Policy
Preliminary checks
Manuscripts are entered into the review system upon receipt. An initial check for plagiarism and AI-generated content is conducted using Turnitin. Manuscripts failing this check are not processed further, and the author(s) shall be notified.
Review by editors
Manuscripts that pass the above preliminary checks are assigned to an editorial team, consisting of one senior editor and one junior editor. The team assesses the manuscript for originality, clarity, and potential contribution to the field. The manuscript may be accepted as is, accepted subject to suggested changes, or rejected.
Standard Procedure – The Arbitration Digest aims to notify the decision within twelve working days. However, in case of any possible delay, the author(s) will be informed promptly.
Expedited Procedure – In case the Editor-in-Chief finds that a manuscript requires expedited review, then the decision shall be notified within seven working days.
Changes in the Manuscript
In cases when the manuscript is accepted subject to suggested changes, the author(s) shall be required to incorporate the suggested changes within the time provided.
Editing Policy
Minor changes (e.g., grammar and spelling) can be made directly. Significant revisions will be communicated for the author’s consideration by using the comments feature. All edits and suggestions will be communicated to the author transparently.
Withdrawal Policy
In case any author(s) wish to withdraw their manuscript, they shall send an email to editors@thearbitrationdigest.com, with the subject line, ‘Withdrawal of Manuscript [Code]’, The final decision rests at the sole discretion of the Editorial Board.