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International Legal Frameworks Governing The Internet And Intellectual Property Rights
L. Keerthana, Assistant Professor, School of Law, VISTAS. T. Saroja Devi, Assistant Professor, School of Law, VISTAS. INTRODUCTION: The rapid development of the Internet has transformed the creation, transfers and consumption of intellectual property, which posing complex legal challenges that transcend national boundaries. As a result, several international legal frameworks have been developed to control Internet governance and safeguard intellectual property rights (IPR) in
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Jan 12 min read
Constitutional Foundations Of Irish Electoral Law: Entrenchment, Equality, And Judicial Oversight
Tadgh Quill-Manley, Student at King ’ s Inns ABSTRACT This article examines Irish electoral law as a constitutional system rather than a merely statutory framework. It argues that electoral rules in Ireland derive their coherence and durability from constitutional entrenchment, particularly through Articles 16.1.2°, 16.2.3°, and 16.2.5° of Bunreacht na hÉireann. The article traces the historical foundations of the electoral system, including the early adoption and constituti
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Jan 11 min read
Depiction Of Child Sex Abuse In Bollywood Cinema
Arohi Sanyal, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. ABSTRACT The article would begin by defining Child Sex Abuse (CSA) and how such a violation suffered by children at an age when their thought process and value systems are still growing leaves an indelible mark on their psychological and physical health, impacts their education and career, alters their relationship with their family and society, and impedes their future relationships. However, CSA is a taboo topic
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Dec 31, 20252 min read
Challenges And Prospects Of The Witness Protection: A Comparative Study
Shashwat Chandra, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar Dr. Deo Narayan Singh, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, Bihar ABSTRACT The Article centers on a comprehensive comparison of the Witness Protection Programs (WPPs) in five different jurisdictions: India, United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia in terms of legal frameworks, administrative structures, and operational methods. Different approaches are revealed by the study, such as the str
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
Reassessing Competition Law Enforcement In The Digital Economy
Arjun CA, Inter University Centre for IPR Studies, CUSAT, Ernakulam, Kerala ABSTRACT The way competition plays out in contemporary markets has been drastically changed by the digital economy's explosive growth. Digital platforms, in contrast to traditional industries, thrive on network effects, scalability, and massive data accumulation, giving a small number of tech companies unprecedented market power. This paper examines the relationship between competition law and digital
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
Public Policy And Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards In India: A Case Note On Renusagar Power Co. Ltd V. General Electric Co.
Radhika Kapoor, Amity Law School, Noida 1. INTRODUCTION The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards has historically posed complex challenges for domestic courts, particularly in jurisdictions where public policy considerations intersect with national sovereignty, economic regulation, and judicial control. In India, this tension was significantly addressed by the Supreme Court in Renusagar Power Co. Ltd v. General Electric Co., a landmark judgement that laid the foundational c
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Dec 31, 20252 min read
Case Note On ICJ Judgement In Fisheries Jurisdiction (UK Vs Iceland)
J. Gayathri, School of Excellence in Law, TNDALU This case discusses the disputes between the United Kingdom and Iceland and analyses how Iceland, a micro nation won 4 disputes against the UK, a great power in the world. HISTORY The history of the case begins with the Proto Cod War which extended from 1952 to 56, where Iceland, in 1952 had unilaterally extended the fisheries jurisdiction from 3 to 4 nautical miles. The British had opposed the extension of the jurisdiction but
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Dec 31, 20252 min read
Comparative Analysis Of The Rule Of Law In India And The UK
Pranali P Ganachari, Christ University (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus ABSTRACT This article explains the growth of the Rule of Law and its role in governance, particularly in developing countries. The Rule of Law by A.V. Dicey has been based on three concepts, which are: supremacy of law, equality before law, and the spirit of law. The administrative law was developed in the UK to check executive power, particularly against bureaucracy. India followed the Briti
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
Reasserting The Secular Character Of Maintenance Law: A Case Comment On Shahjahan V. State Of Uttar Pradesh And Another
Diya Sinha, Jindal Global Law School ABSTRACT Shahjahan v. State of UP and Another is a significant decision by the Hon’ble Supreme Court which examines the denial of maintenance under Section 125 CrPC amid disputes regarding the decisions given by personal religious forums. The case presents a conflict between the arbitrary fatwas imposing socially coercive and morally regressive obligations and the constitutionally grounded principles of justice and equality before the law.
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
In The Shadow Of Capital: Environmental Violations And Legal Conundrum
Urshita Saxena, Assistant Professor, The NorthCap University, Gurugram ABSTRACT India's environmental obligations, while constitutionally protected and supported by a plethora of statutes, have often come in a whirlwind of legal loopholes, institutional inertia and systemic evidentiary failures. This article explores the broader environmental conundrum in India, breathing in the shadow of Delhi, in a district not far away from the heart of capital through a specific case stud
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
Cryptocurrency Taxation Across Jurisdictions: Challenges, Comparative Analysis, And The Case For Global Harmonization
Devananda M N, BBA LLB, Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad ABSTRACT The taxation of cryptocurrency has turned out to be one of the most pressing challenges of modern financial regulation. Governments are under increasing pressure to integrate the decentralized digital assets in the current tax systems as the concept is gaining global acceptance. The paper will examine cryptocurrency taxation issues in different jurisdictions, namely India, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, and Portuga
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
Digital Courtrooms To Global Justice: The Intersection Of Law, Language, And Ai-Powered Legal Translation In Accessing Challenges In A Digitalized World
Renuka Kalgaonkar & Krish Kaushal, B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), Symbiosis Law School, Pune ABSTRACT In multilingual jurisdictions, language barriers may act as hurdles to access to justice. AI, therefore, is integrated into the systems for efficiency in the judicial processes. Virtual courtrooms facilitated with AI legal translation tools provide for real-time interpretations of the proceedings. Existing research has not adequately considered the implications in the view of internati
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Dec 31, 20252 min read
Misfeasance In Public Office – A Lame Elephant In Law
Rajnish Maniktala, Senior Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. Dinkar Bhaskar, Advocate, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla. ABSTRACT The tort of misfeasance in public office makes the officers responsible for malicious abuse of power and performing official acts which are unlawful to their knowledge and it causes injury either to individual concerned or the State exchequer. The doctrine developed in England and is being followed by Indian Courts, which have
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
Caste Census And Substantive Equality In India: Constitutional And Policy Perspectives
Aakanksha Rajesh, LL.B., IMS Law College, Noida ABSTRACT The socio-political design of India has been centred around caste for a long time now, yet there remains a state of comprehensive caste data vacuum, which has inevitably deferred the formulation of policies for social justice. This article delineates the historical, constitutional and judicial dimensions of caste enumeration, while highlighting Babasaheb’s tenacious appeal for a detailed caste census as an instrument fo
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
The Last Mile Of Liberty: Weeding Out Privilege To Uplift The Truly Oppressed
Pradnesh Prashant Dhanodkar, B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), HNLU Raipur ABSTRACT Indian society has one of the most infamous social stratification systems, backed by divine ordination and prevalent even to date, known as caste system. The stratification has resulted in a wide rich poor divide among the upper and lower caste communities. The dawn of national struggle and independence saw caste-system become political hot iron, with Britishers trying their every bit to trigger the fault li
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Dec 31, 20252 min read
Child Sexual Abuse Material - An Unidentified Issue In The Digital Age
Mr. Swaminathan P.S & Ms. Vaani. P ABSTRACT The reports published by The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health and University of Edinburgh and China Agricultural University, shows that children experienced online sexual abuse worldwide. The Internet Watch Foundation showed that there was a significant increase of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report 2022, provides that cyber crime against the child have increased compared to previou
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
Reassessing Affirmative Action Across Jurisdictions: Navigating Justice In A Globalized World
Sharadambal. N, LLM (International Trade and Investment Law), Jindal Global Law School, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat. ABSTRACT We live in a world defined by a central paradox between in the era of Globalization and never-ending disparities. The concept of a borderless world grounded in meritocracy and universal human rights, yet entrenched inequalities based on race, caste, and ethnicity persist. Affirmative action, initially established to address historical discrimi
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Dec 31, 20251 min read
Analysis Of The Legal And Policy Framework For The Protection Of Natural Disaster- Induced Internally Displaced In India: Lessons From The Kampala Convention
Shreyasi Bhattacharya, University Research Fellow, WBNUJS Prof. Dr. NK Chakraborty, Former Vice-Chancellor, WBNUJS ABSTRACT With increased climatic events and rise of natural disasters, internal displacement has overwhelmingly proliferated with IDMC estimates showing that out of the 83.4 million IDPs by the end of 2024, disasters remaining a major factor for displacement. India has been no exception with monsoon floods alone contributing to a displacement figuring around 2.4
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Dec 30, 20252 min read
The Continuing Conundrum Of Crowdfunding Going The Way Of Private Placement: Analysis And Way Forward
Mr. Adityaa Agarwal, B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat. ABSTRACT With the rapid rise of startups and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country, crowdfunding has gained significant traction as an alternative means of raising capital. Online platforms facilitating equity-based crowdfunding (EBC) have emerged, allowing startups to connect with retail investors, offering them an alternative to traditional venture capital or private equity funding. Ho
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Dec 30, 20251 min read
Mental Healthcare As A Human Right: Access, Barrier And Realities In India
Anoupama P, Government Law College, Coimbatore ABSTRACT Mental health essentially refers to all aspects of an individual’s everyday life which impact his life, relationships, academics, work and which is in turn impacted by the same factors. In the 21st century, India stands at the cusp of growing mental health challenges especially among the younger generation ranging 10 to 40 years old. With growing rates of suicides and mental illnesses, India has limited rates of availabl
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Dec 30, 20251 min read
Invisible Employer, Visible Exploitation: Employer-Employee Relationship In The Gig Economy Under Labour Law
Kartavya Tenguria, Amity University Lucknow Astha Srivastava, Assistant Professor at Amity University Lucknow ABSTRACT This paper basically calls the reality of India’s gig economy—Uber drivers, Zomato delivery workers, Amazon couriers, and all those gig people hustling through apps. These companies? They play a tricky game. Instead of acting like actual employers, they just call themselves “platforms” or “intermediaries” and dodge basic responsibilities. So, what happens? Wo
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Dec 30, 20252 min read
The Legal Evolution Of Dissolution: An Analysis Of Divorce Under The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Rudra Pratap Singh, IILM University, Greater Noida I. ABSTRACT The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 marks an important change in Hindu personal law. It shifts the view of marriage from a religious sacrament to a civil institution regulated by law. Before this law, Hindu legal practices mainly denied divorce, causing significant social and legal difficulties, especially for women. This paper examines the divorce laws outlined in the Hindu Marriage Act, looking at its historical cont
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Dec 30, 20252 min read
Forensic And Other Modern Tools And Techniques In Criminal Investigation
Ravindhar S, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT The swift progress of science and technology has profoundly reshaped the functioning of criminal justice, especially in investigation, evidence gathering, and adjudication. Forensic disciplines and contemporary investigative methods have improved the precision, trustworthiness, and speed of crime detection by allowing law enforcement to depend on scientific techniques rather than primarily on oral testimony or c
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Dec 29, 20251 min read
When Every Click Is A Gavel: The Algorithmic Transformation Of Justice Through Viral Outrage, Digital Vigilantism, And Cancel Culture
Bipasha Sinha, (B.A. LL.B. Integrated), School of Legal Studies, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India ABSTRACT Social media platforms have created a parallel justice system that threatens core principles of democratic adjudication. This article analyzes how 'digital penal populism' operates through three interconnected mechanisms: algorithmically amplified moral outrage that manufactures instant consensus on guilt; 'cancel culture' as distributed social
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Dec 29, 20251 min read
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