Ms. Priyamvada Bhargava , Research Scholar – JLU School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal Dr. Sachin Rastogi , Dean & Professor – JLU School of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal ABSTRACT The introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) represents a significant departure from colonial penal legislation. However, this essay contends that its handling of sexual exploitation and trafficking reveals a continuance of carceral logic, especially in its effec

Sharvari Sorte , MIT-WPU CHAPTER 1 : BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT 1.1 Introduction The phenomenon of mass incarceration is becoming a rapid issue within the global criminal justice system. This has raised concerns about aspects such as human rights, social justice and the role of prisons in shaping the modern society. This concept first originated in the United States where rates of incarceration are among one of the highest in the world. Nevertheless India too is facing such chall

Bhakti Savith Salian, BA.LLB (Hons.), Chettinad School of Law R.A Rohith, BBA.LLB (Hons.), Chettinad School of Law ABSTRACT A modern democracy premised upon the principle of the rule of law entrusts the administrative authorities with broad discretionary powers to operationalise statutory objectives and to administer public duties. However, when the administrative bodies fail or refuse to act on an obligation, then such inaction and discretion would be amenable to judicial re

Aditi Singh, Faculty of Law, Jai Narain Vyas University Tanveer Khan, Faculty of Law l, Jai Narain Vyas University I. Introduction The Aravalli Range, one of the world's oldest geological formations, acts as the primary ecological sentinel for Northwest India. Extending approximately 692 kilometres from Gujarat to Delhi, it serves as a formidable natural bulwark, curbing the eastward expansion of the Thar Desert and mitigating the impact of dust storms on the Indo-Gangetic pl

Prrisha Jain, Jindal Global Law School First most, when we think of sexism, what do we mean? One might typically say gender based discrimination that pertains in our society but is it just that? Sexism is something that does not just exist in a particular society, but throughout all societies and all over the world and its effect has been felt over years and years. Particularly in India, sexism persists at its peak due to intersections of caste, class and patriarchy. The Colo

Naina Kushwaha, Ph.D. Scholar, School of Law, GD Goenka University ABSTRACT Trademark law primarily protects signs that help consumers identify the source of goods and services. Traditionally, this protection has focused on visually perceptible marks such as words, logos, and symbols. However, contemporary branding practices increasingly rely on non-visual elements including sound, shape, scent, and motion to distinguish products and services in the marketplace. These develop

Supriyo Acharya, Lecturer, Department of Zoology, Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, Kolkata. Banalata Das, Lecturer, Department of Commerce, Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, Kolkata. Debaleena Dutta, Lecturer, Department of Commerce, Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, Kolkata. Biswadeb Banerjee, Lecturer, Department of Statistics, Seth Anandram Jaipuria College, Kolkata. ABSTRACT Smoking is one of the most significant avoidable causes of morbidity and premature death in the world,

Meher Srivastava, National Law Institute University, Bhopal ABSTRACT The acquisition of Warner Bros.’ by Netflix raises important questions for the application of Indian competition law to digital entertainment markets. In the over-the-top sector, competitive advantage is increasingly shaped by control over content, data, and distribution, rather than by price alone. The transaction is assessed under the Competition Act, 2002, with particular attention to the jurisdictional r

Wasif Rahman Khan, Research Scholar, Chanakya National Law University, Patna ABSTRACT Victims of crime in India often discover that the criminal case can move forward while their own recovery stands still. Police investigation and court hearings may continue, but the victim still has to manage medical bills, time away from work, fear of retaliation, and social pressure—usually without structured support from the State. This paper argues that a stronger victim-centred response

G. Sri Ramya, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. ABSTRACT Gender diversity in the corporate sector is important for productive, ethical, and sustainable business leadership. Legal frameworks like the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI rules have notably increased women's presence on corporate boards in India. Women now hold about 18 to 19% of directorships among listed companies. Internationally, developed economies achieve better gender balance, with women occupying aro

Om Radheshyam Nishad, Pursuing Post Graduation - GLC, Mumbai BLS LLB Graduate from Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law ABSTRACT This paper examines the question of whether hostile takeovers are really possible under the Indian law. The paper contends that it is not only about legal barriers that the limited number of hostile takeovers can be explained. It points out that Indian takeover law is mainly a set of rules for acquisition but does not go so far as to endorse hostile b

Dr. Arneet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Department of Law, Amritsar Ms. Alka Rani, Assistant Professor, Rayat Bahra Professional University, Hoshiarpur ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (here in after referred as AI) is quickly turning into a force of transformative change toward the achievement of environmental sustainability by amalgamating data analytics, predictive, modelling, and automation. AI has shown its ability to improve efforts in combating

Deshika Raj D, LLM, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to examine the intersection of aesthetics, luxury brands and anti-trust in the fashion industry, with a specific focus on the dominance of the luxury brands and their suppression of fast fashion competitors. By analyzing the situation within the framework of the competition law, the study investigates the branding, intellectual property rights, and the e

Goutam Doddamani, Christ (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT The article presents a strict analysis of socio-legal issue of the pre-packaged insolvency resolution process (PPIRP) of India in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) employees. The evidence on the PPIRP to date is almost exclusively on economic efficiency with a significant gap in research related to the welfare of employees in the so-called debtor-friendly model. Having adopted the doctrinal and comparat

Anoushka Sinha, B.A.LL.B., KPMSOL, NMIMS Mumbai ABSTRACT With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the way financial markets operate is being changed significantly, especially in the areas of information handling and decision-making. This paper studies how the use of autonomous trading algorithms has led to such forecasts that they can be mistaken for the effects of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI), thus raising a big regulatory qu

Mayank Upadhyay, Delhi Metropolitan Education, Noida, GGSIPU) INTRODUCTION Modern states derive their strength not merely from territorial control or military capability, but from the integrity of their economic and financial systems. Currency stability, regulated capital flows, and institutional oversight together form the backbone of state security. Parallel to this formal structure, however, exists a vast and resilient shadow economy ; an informal, unregulated financial un

Isha Taneja & Bavya B, LL.M., Symbiosis International University, Pune ABSTRACT Accelerated digital globalization has made cross-border information sharing easier than ever, while also exposing long-standing gaps and inconsistencies in how various countries govern data privacy. Even though many regions have established their own privacy frameworks, such as the GDPR, Convention 108+, and several emerging national regulations, differences in scope, enforcement, and cooperation

Poloumi Bajpai, University of Lucknow ABSTRACT India stands witness to uncountable riots that take place in the country, each of them having different root causes and issues. Due to the dangerous upsurge in the number of such riots there has been a considerable amount of damage to the society in terms of disturbances in peace and serenity of the society. Besides these disturbances the cause of concern is the amount of damage caused to life and property. Innocent victims of su

Tran Dao Viet Hung, Hanoi Law University Pham Phuong Linh, Hanoi Law University Tran Thi Van Ha, Hanoi Law University ABSTRACT In response to the pressing need for legal reform amid digital transformation, globalization, and the emergence of new business models, responsive lawmaking is increasingly recognized as a crucial approach to enhancing the adaptability and effectiveness of state governance. This paper examines Singapore’s model of responsive lawmaking, a country renow

Preeti Singh, Assistant Professor, City Academy Law College ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most influential technological developments shaping contemporary governance, administration, and legal processes. In India, public authorities increasingly rely on AI-driven tools in domains such as policing, surveillance, welfare distribution, biometric identification, taxation, and judicial administration. These technologies are often justified on grou

Ishita Bhatia, Jindal Global Law School ABSTRACT “Tum vese bhi kya karogi promotion ka? Strategy and all is too boring, you should be the face of the company.” This dialogue from “ Do You Wanna Partner?” (Amazon Prime) captures how prejudice, rather than competence, often shapes women’s experiences at work. Taking the series as a starting point, this paper explores gender discrimination through the lens of labour law. It first sets out the plot of the series, identifies the k

Ritesh Deshmukh, B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Department of Law, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, India Samvaad Anand, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Maharaja Surajmal Institute, GGSIPU ABSTRACT This study examines the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Aditya Birla Group through the philosophical lens of Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of justice, exploring how contemporary corporate practices can embody principles of trusteeship, equity, and sustainable develop

Vanshita Malhotra & Ananya Mittal, Jindal Global Law School ABSTRACT India’s rapidly expanding startup and digital economy has exposed structural limitations in merger control under the Competition Act, 2002, which relies predominantly on asset- and turnover-based thresholds that often fail to capture high-value acquisitions of nascent firms whose competitive significance lies in future innovation potential, data, or network effects. This allows strategically important “kille

Ojal Jain, BBA LLB (Hons.), SVKM’S NMIMS, School of Law, Indore ABSTRACT The global fashion industry has long drawn inspiration from diverse cultures and aesthetics, but this practice often makes it challenging to distinguish between constructive appropriation and destructive infringement. The traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) of various communities are usually not protected by traditional intellectual property (IP) frameworks such as copyright and trademark law. This r