📚 DNLU Jabalpur Organizes National Book Review Competition 2025: Win Up to ₹4000

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur has announced a prestigious National Book Review Competition for 2025, inviting entries from law students, research scholars, academicians, and practitioners across India. The initiative aims to promote critical reading and legal scholarship in India’s academic and professional community.

🔍 About the University

Established in 2018 through the Madhya Pradesh Dharmashastra National Law University Act 24 of 2018, DNLU Jabalpur has quickly risen as a premier legal education institution. With a focus on value-based legal instruction and vibrant research culture, the university aims to produce socially aware and professionally competent legal minds.

🏆 About the Competition

Organized by the Central Library of DNLU, the National Book Review Competition 2025 seeks to:

• Encourage deep engagement with significant legal literature
• Sharpen analytical and academic writing skills
• Foster a habit of critical thinking and structured argumentation

The competition will culminate with an online presentation round for top 10 shortlisted entries, followed by final prize distribution.

🎯 Themes (Choose Any)

Participants must select a book related to one of the following themes:

• Indian Constitution
• Human Rights
• Social Justice
• Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
• Environmental and Climate Law
• Law and Technology (AI, Data Privacy, Cyber Law)
• Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
• Law of Evidence
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• International Trade Law
• Legal Biography / Memoir

✍️ Participation & Eligibility

• Open to UG/PG students, research scholars, academicians, and practitioners from all disciplines.
• Co-authorship allowed (max 2 authors).
• All entries will be screened by a selection committee; top 10 reviews will qualify for online presentations.

📄 Book Review Guidelines

Participants must follow this format:

1. Title & Author Details
2. Brief Overview (250–400 words)
3. Critical Evaluation (600–800 words)
4. Significance (200–300 words)
5. Personal Reflection (200–300 words)
6. Conclusion (150–200 words)
7. Formatting: Times New Roman, 12pt, 1.5 spacing, 1500–2000 words
8. Referencing: Bluebook / APA / MLA (consistency required)
9. Plagiarism: Strictly not allowed (checked via software)

💰 Registration Fees

• ₹250 for Single Authorship
• ₹400 for Co-authorship

Bank Details:

• Bank: HDFC
• Account Name: Dharmashastra National Law University
• Account Number: 50100532304180
• IFSC: HDFC0000224

📥 Registration Link

🏆 Prizes

• 🥇 1st Prize – ₹4000
• 🥈 2nd Prize – ₹2500
• 🥉 3rd Prize – ₹1500

✔️ Winning certificates will be awarded
✔️ Participation certificates for all eligible entries

📞 Contact for Queries

Dr. Sheel Bhadra Yadav
Assistant Librarian, DNLU Jabalpur
(Email or mobile number can be added here if needed)

📌 Important Note

• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Any deviation from guidelines may lead to disqualification.
• Students from law and allied fields are encouraged to participate.

📈 DNLU National Book Review Competition 2025 – Register Now

• Participate in the National Book Review Competition 2025 by Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur. Prizes up to ₹4000. Open to students, researchers & academicians.
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