About Pendekanti Law College
Pendekanti Law College is a premier law institution sponsored by the Vasavi Academy of Education, approved by the Bar Council of India, and affiliated with Osmania University. The college is known for promoting legal education, academic research, and interdisciplinary scholarship.
About RITHA e-Journal
“RITHA” is the annual flagship online journal of Pendekanti Law College. The journal seeks to provide a platform for critical legal discussions on themes relating to law, society, and justice. It is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal launched in November 2024 and publishes high-quality legal scholarship across diverse branches of law.
The journal encourages foundational, doctrinal, comparative, and interdisciplinary legal research and aims to promote academic freedom, originality, and rigorous peer-review standards.
Theme
“Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Constitutional, Regulatory and Interdisciplinary Legal Perspectives”
Suggested Sub-Themes
Submissions may include, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Artificial Intelligence and Constitutional Governance
- Data Privacy and Data Protection in the Digital Age
- Cybersecurity, National Security, and Civil Liberties
- Digital Surveillance and Democratic Accountability
- Regulation and Governance of Emerging Technologies
- Algorithmic Decision-Making, Transparency, and Accountability
- Platform Governance and Intermediary Regulation
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Law, Technology, and Ethics
- Comparative and International Approaches to AI and Cyber Regulation
- Digital Rights, Access to Justice, and the Rule of Law
Eligibility
The journal invites submissions from:
- Students
- Researchers
- Academicians
- Legal Practitioners
- Interdisciplinary Scholars interested in law and technology
Submission Categories
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Articles: 6,000–8,000 words
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Short Articles: 3,000–5,000 words
Formatting Guidelines
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Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word (.doc/.docx) format
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Font: Times New Roman
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Font Size: 12 for main text and 10 for footnotes
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Line Spacing: 1.5 for text and single spacing for footnotes
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Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Paper Guidelines
Submissions should contain:
- Title
- Abstract (250–300 words)
- 4–6 Keywords
- Introduction
- Literature Review/Theoretical Framework
- Research Methodology
- Analysis and Discussion
- Findings/Observations
- Critical Evaluation
- Conclusion
- Recommendations/Future Directions
- Footnote-based References
Peer Review Policy
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The journal follows a blind peer-review process.
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Manuscripts must not contain identifying details of the author.
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A separate cover page with author details and a short bio must be submitted.
Important Dates
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Submission Opens: 1 March 2026
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Last Date for Submission: 30 July 2026
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Intimation of Acceptance: 15 August 2026
Publication Fee
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No publication fee.
Submission Procedure
Manuscripts must be submitted via email to: