Peshawar Law Review

Peshawar Law Review https://journal.kpja.edu.pk/index.php/plr The Peshawar Law Review (PLR), launched by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy (KPJA), serves as a cornerstone for advancing judicial education and legal scholarship in Pakistan. Its mission is to provide a platform for judges, court staff, legal scholars, and justice-sector professionals to share research, critique laws, and propose reforms. Key objectives include fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, addressing gaps in justice administration, and promoting high-quality research to elevate judicial practices. Contributors span judges, legal academics, law officers, and professionals allied to justice delivery. Content includes research articles (4,000–6,000 words), case notes, legislation reviews, book reviews, and empirical studies, all subject to strict formatting guidelines: manuscripts must follow the Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition), include abstracts (200 words), and disclose author affiliations. Publication policies prioritize originality, permitting 15% plagiarism with mandatory source attribution. Submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review via the ScholarOne system, involving pre-editorial and external expert assessments. PLR operates with flexible timelines but adheres to structured processes for submission, review (30–45 days), and publication (40–75 days), ensuring quality without fixed deadlines. The journal is open access, offering free online content to maximize reach. While currently fee-free, future nominal charges may apply, with waivers for marginalized groups (e.g., award-winning researchers, conflict-affected individuals). Authors must declare conflicts of interest, aligning with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Corrections or retractions are transparently managed, with bi-directional links to original articles. Published biannually (June and December), PLR accepts submissions in Urdu and English, aiming to bridge language barriers and eventually expand to quarterly issues. By integrating rigorous scholarship, ethical publishing, and inclusivity, PLR empowers legal stakeholders to drive systemic reforms and enhance justice delivery, solidifying its role as a catalyst for judicial excellence in Pakistan. The Peshawar Law Review (PLR), launched by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy (KPJA), serves as a cornerstone for advancing judicial education and legal scholarship in Pakistan. Its mission is to provide a platform for judges, court staff, legal scholars, and justice-sector professionals to share research, critique laws, and propose reforms. Key objectives include fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, addressing gaps in justice administration, and promoting high-quality research to elevate judicial practices. Contributors span judges, legal academics, law officers, and professionals allied to justice delivery. Content includes research articles (4,000–6,000 words), case notes, legislation reviews, book reviews, and empirical studies, all subject to strict formatting guidelines: manuscripts must follow the Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition), include abstracts (200 words), and disclose author affiliations. Publication policies prioritize originality, permitting 15% plagiarism with mandatory source attribution. Submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review via the ScholarOne system, involving pre-editorial and external expert assessments. PLR operates with flexible timelines but adheres to structured processes for submission, review (30–45 days), and publication (40–75 days), ensuring quality without fixed deadlines. The journal is open access, offering free online content to maximize reach. While currently fee-free, future nominal charges may apply, with waivers for marginalized groups (e.g., award-winning researchers, conflict-affected individuals). Authors must declare conflicts of interest, aligning with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. Corrections or retractions are transparently managed, with bi-directional links to original articles. Published biannually (June and December), PLR accepts submissions in Urdu and English, aiming to bridge language barriers and eventually expand to quarterly issues. By integrating rigorous scholarship, ethical publishing, and inclusivity, PLR empowers legal stakeholders to drive systemic reforms and enhance justice delivery, solidifying its role as a catalyst for judicial excellence in Pakistan. The Peshawar Law Review (PLR) Editorial Board is a distinguished panel led by Mr. Justice Syed Muhammad Attique Shah, Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court, as Patron-in-Chief, and Mr. Justice Ijaz Anwar, Senior Puisne Judge, as Patron, ensuring judicial oversight and alignment with legal excellence. Mr. Jehanzeb Shinwari, Director General of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy (KPJA), serves as Editor-in-Chief, steering strategic direction. Dr. Qazi Ataullah, Senior Director of Research & Publication, acts as Editor, supported by Syed Mansoor Shah Bukhari, Senior Civil Judge, as Associate Editor, coordinating submissions and quality control. The Editorial Board Members comprise senior judicial officers and KPJA faculty, including District & Sessions Judges Dr. Muhammad Aamir Nazir, Mr. Zia ur Rehman and Dr. Syed Anees Badshah Bukhari, alongside directors instructions, Ms. Hina Khan, Ms. Faryal Zia Mufti and Senior Director Administration Mr. Dost Muhammad Khan. Their combined expertise spans judicial practice, legal research, and academic governance. Complementing this is the External Advisory Board, featuring eminent jurists like Justice Dr. Khurshid Iqbal, law professors (Dr. Muhammad Munir), and Supreme Court advocates (Barrister Dr. Adnan Khan), who peer-review submissions and enhance scholarly rigor. Plans to expand the board with global experts underscore PLR’s commitment to interdisciplinary, high-impact legal scholarship. Research & Publications Wing, KPJA en-US Peshawar Law Review