21CILS: 21st Century Indian Literary Studies rejects the use of AI tools to generate original research ideas, data, analyses, interpretations, arguments, conclusions, or references. AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors under any circumstances. Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and ethical integrity of their work, including any content assisted by AI tools.

Editors and reviewers may evaluate manuscripts for inappropriate or undisclosed AI use, and the journal reserves the right to request clarification, reject submissions, or retract published articles if violations of this policy are identified. This policy ensures transparency, academic integrity, and adherence to ethical publishing standards.