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Reformative V. Retributive Justice For Juvenile Offenders Post JJ Act 2015
Surabhi Reddy, BA LLB, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT From its initial welfare-oriented structure to the hybrid reformative– retributive model established by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, India's juvenile justice system has experienced a significant transition. While previous laws placed a higher priority on international child rights commitments, rehabilitation, and reintegration, the 2015 Act added clauses allowi
IJLLR Journal
Feb 51 min read
The Afterlife Of Data: Reviewing Global Discourses On Digital Remains And Posthumous Privacy
Ayesha Khanum, Research Scholar, School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru. Dr. Mohammed Salim Baithullah Khan, Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru. ABSTRACT The rapid convergence of technology and human life has introduced the concept of digital death, which addresses the ethical, legal, and societal questions surrounding a person’s digital presence after they pass away. This literature review brings together insights fro
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Feb 41 min read
Crime: An Integrated Criminological Perspective On Definitional Challenges And Control Strategies
Muhammed Rafi K P, LLM, Central University of Karnataka ABSTRACT The famous philosopher of law Russel admitted that "to define crime is a task which so far has not been satisfactorily accomplished by any writer”. Crime has been defined by many jurists in a way that has not yet comprised of all essential factors of crime. How can a crime be defined and who has the authority to define an act as a crime? Who has the authority to build canons of crime? Such questions have been ro
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Feb 41 min read
Artificial Intelligence And Patent Law: An Analysis Of Inventorship And Ownership Through The DABUS Litigation Framework
Riya Jaiswal, Student, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM), R.V College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru Anchal Karanani, Student, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM), R.V College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru Shree Maheshwari, Student, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM), R.V College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru Chitra B.T., Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM),
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Feb 41 min read
Environmental Regulations Governing Bio- Chemical Industries In India
Mekhala Gowda, BA LLB, School of Law, Christ (Deemed To Be University) ABSTRACT Pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, enzyme manufacturing, and fermentation-based chemicals are all part of India's biochemical industry, which has grown to be a key area influencing both economic expansion and global public health. But in addition to its financial benefits, the business presents serious threats to the environment and biosafety, especially through the use of genetically modified o
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Feb 41 min read
Res Gestae In Indian Evidence Law: A Comparative And Contemporary Analysis Under The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 And The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Aleena Henry, Bharata Mata School of Studies, Aluva ABSTRACT The doctrine of Res Gestae, rooted in common law traditions, has long served as a vital exception to the hearsay rule by admitting spontaneous statements intrinsically linked to the fact in issue. With the enactment of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), which replaces the colonial-era Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), India’s evidentiary framework undergoes a transformative modernisation while preserving fo
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Feb 41 min read
Commercialization Of Intellectual Property Rights In The Modern Economy
Neha Meena, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam “If commercialisation is putting my art on a shirt so that a kid who can’t afford a $30,000 painting can buy one, then I’m all for it”- Keith Haring A brand name has become an essential component of the identity. With the development of a globalized economy, to compete in a market has become more than just a business; to promote these businesses, innovations, and creativity, companies and owners are investing a g
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Feb 42 min read
A Jurisprudential Exegesis Of Menstrual Accommodation In India: Re-Characterising Physiological Inevitability As A Constitutional Imperative
Yug Raman Srivastava, BALLB (Hons.), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab ABSTRACT This paper proposes a constitutional re-evaluation of menstrual accommodation in India, contesting the dominant perspective that regards menstrual leave as a matter of legislative discretion or employer goodwill. It contends that the persistent inability to accommodate menstruation in the workplace represents a breach of substantive equality, dignity, and health, thereby infringing u
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Feb 42 min read
Presumption Of Innocence And Investigative Failure: An Inquiry Into Police Accountability And The Crisis Of Victim Justice In India
Poonam Tamrakar, Assistant Professor, Hitkarini Law College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh ABSTRACT The Indian criminal justice system is constitutionally anchored in the protection of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, with the presumption of innocence serving as a foundational safeguard against arbitrary State action. However, the effective operation of this principle is critically dependent on the quality and integrity of police investigation. In In
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Feb 41 min read
Dual Guardians Of Liberty: The Role Of The Union And States In Protecting Fundamental Rights
Abdul Ashik Mubarak Rawoother, Associate Professor, Al Ameen College of Law, Bangalore ABSTRACT A key component of constitutional democracies is the safeguarding of basic rights, which guarantees that people's freedoms and liberties are not violated. Within federal systems, the interaction between the Union (the central authority) and the states creates a complicated but essential structure. Using the Indian Constitution as a case study, this abstract examines the duties and
IJLLR Journal
Feb 42 min read
Can An Architect Own Copyright? Navigating Legal Dilemma Of Copyrightability
Gouri S Gopakumar, BA LLB (Hons.), The National University For Advanced Legal Studies ABSTRACT Architecture is a dynamic and evolving subject matter under the intellectual property regime. Since the IPR laws intend to protect the creativity and innovativeness of architectural works, being unique expressions of design, they also entitle them to the same rights and protection that are stipulated under the IPR Laws. The paper aims to examine the inclusion and ongoing development
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Feb 41 min read
Artificial Intelligence In E-Commerce: Consumer Manipulation And Product Liability Gaps In India’s Legal Framework
Rudragouda M. Hommaradi, Research Scholar at University Law College & Department of Studies in Law, Bangalore University, Bengaluru Dr. Suresh V. Nadagoudar, Senior Professor & Research Supervisor at University Law College & Department of Studies in Law, Bangalore University, Bengaluru ABSTRACT The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within electronic commerce platforms has drastically changed the landscape of the consumer market in India, as the algorithmic systems n
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Feb 42 min read
Transforming Fast Fashion: Advancing SDG 12 Through Sustainable Consumption And Circular Economy
Deepika Dhemla, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda ABSTRACT The swift proliferation of the fast fashion sector has emerged as a significant catalyst for environmental degradation and social imbalance, undermining the attainment of SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. This article critically examines how the fast-fashion business model exacerbates adverse consequences on environmental justice in relation to SDG 12, through re
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Feb 42 min read
Legal Protection Of Traditional Knowledge And Its Role In Biodiversity Conservation
Arya B Venugopal, Research Scholar, School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore Dr. Saroj Sharma, Dean, School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore ABSTRACT This review paper summarizes ten scholarly research articles published in the period between 2021 to 2025 investigating the phenomenon of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), biodiversity conservation, indigenous environmental practices and the significance of legal protection of traditional knowledge (TK). In
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Feb 41 min read
Cross-State Telemedicine Licensing And Data Privacy In India
Ashmit Chauhan, National Law Institute University Aryan Pundir, National Law Institute University Vismaya Tulsian, National Law Institute University ABSTRACT Telemedicine has moved from the periphery of healthcare delivery in India to its institutional core. What began as an emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic has now crystallised into a routine mode of medical consultation, diagnosis, and follow-up care, particularly for populations located far from tertiary heal
IJLLR Journal
Feb 41 min read
Jurisdictional Alchemy: Arbitrating Intellectual Property Rights In India's Evolving Adjudicative Landscape
Krishna Kumar Singh, B.A.LL.B., Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh ABSTRACT This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the application of Arbitration and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) disputes within India’s evolving adjudicative landscape. As technological innovation accelerates, traditional litigation often proves too slow and rigid for the complexities of IPR. The core of this research examines the tension in India
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Feb 41 min read
Automated Decision-Making By The State In India: Constitutional Accountability Under Articles 14 And 21
Pernica Shankar, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (IPU, Delhi) ABSTRACT The use of technology in public administration is increasing in India, and more government decisions are being made with the help of algorithms. While these systems promise efficiency and objectivity, they also raise important questions about transparency and accountability. Many algorithms function as “black boxes,” and it is often unclear how decisions are made or who is responsible if some
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Feb 41 min read
When Courts Appoint Themselves: The Paradox Of Judicial Self-Selection And Its Implications For Constitutional Democracy In Post- Colonial States
Saurabh Singh, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow ABSTRACT Something strange happened in India during the 1990s. The Supreme Court, through a series of judgments, essentially rewrote the Constitution to give itself the power to appoint judges. No amendment. No referendum. Just interpretation, creative, controversial, unprecedented interpretation that scholars have debated ever since. This paper grapples with a question that has bothered me since my legal studies: Can a cou
IJLLR Journal
Feb 41 min read
Emergency Power And Judicial Passivity: A Comparative Constitutional Study
Rajina Pradhan, School of Law, Christ (Deemed To Be University) ABSTRACT This paper examines the exercise of emergency power in India and the historical passivity of judiciary has been discussed and the effect on constitutional governance and fundamental rights is also analysed. This study will critically look at the application of Articles 352, 356, and 360 with reference to the 1975 Emergency and more recent forms of an informal emergency, as exemplified by prolonged intern
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Feb 32 min read
Effectiveness Of Pre-Packaged Insolvency For MSMEs
Kushagra Prasad, Student, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar Keshav Bajaj, Student, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar ABSTRACT In this paper we studied and examined the efficacy of the Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP), brought into effect by the 2021 amendment to India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), as fast, low- cost rescue option for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Against the background of COVID-19 pandemic and
IJLLR Journal
Feb 32 min read
Medical Murder Without Intent: Rethinking Criminal Liability In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
Amrisha Kumar, BBA-LLB (Hons.), University of Mumbai Thane Sub-Campus ABSTRACT The incorporation of artificial intelligence into healthcare has altered the traditional framework of medical decision-making. Technologies that once functioned merely as assistive tools are now capable of influencing diagnoses, treatment pathways, and surgical interventions. While such advancements enhance efficiency and predictive accuracy, they simultaneously introduce complex challenges for cri
IJLLR Journal
Feb 31 min read
Taxation Of Online Platforms: Comparative Model Relation To India
Ms. Tanisha Nambisan, BA LLB, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad ABSTRACT The rise of the digital economy has posed as great challenge for the tax system around the world which has founded its base on the physical presence of the subject. With this digital economy there has been an emergence of online platforms which generate revenue at a significant rate from cross- border activities, this in turn affects the traditional system of corporate tax that has based itself on proper e
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Feb 31 min read
Dignity Of Prisoners: Prison Conditions In India: A Case Study Of Thane Central Jail, Maharashtra
Karnsinh Murlidhar Desai, LLB, Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur ABSTRACT The dignity of prisoners is a central concern within India’s constitutional and human rights framework, yet conditions in many prisons remain inconsistent with the guarantees under Articles 14, 21, and 23 of the Constitution and international norms. Using Thane Central Jail in Maharashtra as a case study, this paper examines how overcrowding, inadequate medical facilities, exploitative prison labour,
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Feb 31 min read
The Constitutional And Procedural Interface: Section 91 CRPC/Section 94 BNSS And Article 20(3) In The Digital Age
Aishwarya Vucha, ICFAI Law School Hyderabad ABSTRACT The criminal justice architecture of modern constitutional democracies is constructed upon a precarious equilibrium. On one side rests the sovereign’s imperative to investigate crime, uncover truth, and maintain social order—a duty that demands expansive procedural powers to search, seize, and summon evidence. On the opposing side stands the individual’s inviolable constitutional sanctuary: the right against self-incriminat
IJLLR Journal
Feb 32 min read
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