Nivya Bhaskar, Jindal Global Law School I. INTRODUCTION Marriage, considered to be a sacred institution in India, is not just a contract between 2 people but is also deeply intertwined with social, religious, and legal expectations. The Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India (1995) case resulted in large public debates, primarily about the exploitation of religious conversion for the purpose of escaping legal restrictions placed under personal laws. The question that was debated upon

Anannya Jain, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University 1. Introduction Is it possible to own wildlife like elephants, tigers, and lions in India? Section 39 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA) says no. Stating that all wild animals once captured, killed, or possessed become the property of the State Government. It is an offense under this provision for anyone to acquire, keep, or transfer such government property without permission. Thus, wildlife is

Madhukrishna N, The Tamilnadu Dr Ambedkar Law University - School of Excellence in Law ABSTRACT Victims are persons, be it an individual or a group, who have suffered harm, loss, or injury caused by an act or omission which violates the criminal law. Such loss might me physical, psychological, emotional even deprivation of fundamental rights at some times. As this article is all about the victims of false confession. Whenever confession is concerned it is one of the most impo

Akshaya S, Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT Rape is one of the most traumatic forms of violence, leaving survivors with lifelong psychological and social consequences. While laws focus on punishing offenders, the silent suffering endured by victims in the aftermath remains largely invisible. This paper examines the post-traumatic consequences experienced by rape survivors through a victimological lens. It explores the emotional, psychological, and social wounds

Prithvi Patel, Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh ABSTRACT Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is an important judicial reform that reshaped the relationship between the courts, the state, and citizens. Emerged during the era of the late 1970s and early 1980s, public interest litigation turned out to be a powerful instrument to advance constitutional rights, especially for the marginalized and disadvantaged groups who lacked access to justice. This article uncovers the his

Kavitha T, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT The right to a fair trial is a fundamental assurance enshrined in constitutional democracies and international human rights law, guaranteeing that justice is delivered impartially, transparently, and without bias. Among its key elements, the right to counsel and the provision of legal aid hold a pivotal role, especially in protecting the rights of the impoverished, marginalized, and those without legal representat

Preety Anand, Chanakya National Law University, Patna ABSTRACT Child sexual abuse remains a critical issue in India, yet male victims have historically been marginalized in both law and social discourse. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO), establishes a gender-neutral legal framework that recognizes all children as potential victims, addressing gaps in Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code and the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. POCSO’s inclusi

Anay Sahni, BA LLB (Hons.), Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India Arjun Pawar, BA LLB (Hons.), Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India ABSTRACT As courts worldwide face delays in delivering justice, arbitration has become a vital alternative for efficient dispute resolution. One of its most significant innovations is Emergency Arbitration (EA), which allows parties to seek urgent interim relie

Kirthana Nandha, Vellore Institute of Technology, School of Law ABSTRACT Personality is a vital part of every human being. It is what distinguishes one person from another: it includes the name, reputation, likeness, identity or any other characteristic trait of an individual. Generally, while every person has a right of exclusive control over any such aspect or trait of his/her personality, these rights are much more essential for celebrities like actors, sportspersons, sing

Shreya Sharma, Symbiosis International University, Pune 1. INTRODUCTION Converting informal conversations to a formal legally binding agreement, Contracts have been playing a significant as well as a critical role in commercial relationships, commanding over business’s commercial, financial and legal matters. Thus, “ Commercial contracts are those legally binding agreements commanding business transactions, timelines, obligations and repercussions in case of the party fails t

Sornalakshmi V S, The Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT Restorative justice is a significant paradigm shift and one fundamentally important for the field of contemporary criminal justice systems, shifting from the retributive approach that has defined justice through a model centred around perpetrators and the state, to an approach with victims at the forefront of justice. Restorative justice is rooted in the principles of victimology and aims to repair harm, mai

Diya Dilip, BITS Law School, Mumbai ABSTRACT Traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) are intergenerational knowledge systems that are interwoven with the social, cultural and economic identities of traditional artisanal communities. There has been documentation of the vulnerability of TCEs in the context of misappropriation by global fashion houses, but with the integration of Artificial Intelligence, there poses a new threat. The central question is when AI and large fashion

Kashish Vaishnavi, Symbiosis International University “The measure of a society is how it treats those at the bottom, even when taxing those at the top.” ABSTRACT The GST in India was a grandiose concept which is a single unified market wherein social equity and fiscal efficiency are both considered. It is structured in a multi-slab form with zero taxes of the basic needs such as unbranded food grains and medicines to 28 per cent tax of high luxuries such as luxury cars and j

Mann Parashar, The London School of Economics and Political Science Introduction India is a binary nation. This, in effect, implies that the nation’s law and society is exclusively oriented around two genders, male and female. Transgender rights discourse has acquired a more central role to occupy in our society, and some take on the task to cover up the legal frameworks and social norms that normalise and perpetuate systemic discrimination and marginalisation. India counts m

Dr. Puranjan Prasad Paul, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, The ICFAI University Tripura ABSTRACT Data portability refers to the uninterrupted data transmission between data controllers with the consent of the data principal. The concept of self- determination, one of the most prominent international law principles, was ingrained in data portability due to its global nature. The principle of data portability was brought forth in express letters and insulated in their data

Jenimettilda J, Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT Expert evidence has become central to modern adjudication, particularly in cases involving forensic science, medical negligence, complex financial transactions and digital evidence. Yet courts remain cautious: expert opinion is formally “assistance” to the judge or jury, not a substitute for judicial reasoning. This article undertakes a comparative analysis of how courts in India, the United States, the United Kin

Joel James J, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT The contemporary global refugee crisis constitutes one of the most urgent human rights challenges of the twenty-first century, marked by unprecedented levels of forced displacement, intensifying geopolitical conflicts, and increasingly restrictive state responses. Refugees flee persecution, armed conflict, ethnic cleansing, and structural oppression, yet displacement rarely ends their vulnerability; instead, it

Praveena. C, Research Scholar, Government Law College, Thrissur, Kerala ABSTRACT: ‘Environmental racism’ has its legacy on the American racial discrimination. It is embedded in the concept of social inequality. Environmental racism refers to any policy, practice or directive that differentially affects or disadvantages individuals, groups or communities based on race or colour. Globalization has increased the opportunity for environmental racism on an international scale. The

Pooja Prasad H G, B.Com . LL.B., St. Joseph’s College of Law M. Niharika, B.Com . LL.B., St. Joseph’s College of Law ABSTRACT Geographical Indications (GIs) are an important category of intellectual property rights linking products to their particular geographical origin and highlighting their unique qualities or characteristics derived from that location. GIs play a dual role, where on one side they help to protect cultural heritage & traditional knowledge and on the other,

Adrija Roy, LL.M. (Business Law), Amity Law School, Amity University Kolkata ABSTRACT The doctrine of unconscionability has become an important safeguard in contract law, especially in contexts where parties do not negotiate on equal footing. In India, this doctrine has developed almost entirely through judicial interpretation, since the Indian Contract Act, 1872 does not explicitly address unconscionable agreements. As a result, courts have played a central role in shaping h

Jayaditya Sharma, Symbiosis Law School, Noida ABSTRACT This research paper will be pivotally focused on the critical analysis of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, was introduced in India as a comprehensive mechanism to streamline insolvency resolution. The implementation of the IBC, 2016 commenced on 1-12-2016. However, its engagement with various sectoral laws such as the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RE

Ritesh Raj V K, The Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT One of the most persistent human-rights problems in India is the continued victimisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Despite progressive constitutional guarantees and targeted statutes—most notably the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989—caste-based discrimination and violence remain pervasive in both rural and urban settings. Members of SC/ST co

Snehansu Ray, LLB (Hons.), Government Centre of Legal Education, University of Burdwan ABSTRACT The pervasive gender inequality embedded within Indian sports is a structural issue. Its historical evolution can be traced from ancient times through the Victorian era to the present day. Despite recent gains and occasional success stories, female athletes in India continue to face barriers such as wage disparities, limited opportunities, and sexual harassment. Gender-based discri

Mrinangini Gurung & Srishti Satish Jadhav, Symbiosis Law School, Pune ABSTRACT To reconcile regional autonomy and recognition with unity of a federation becomes a pressing challenge to federalism. In this context, this research examines the institutional mechanisms of state reorganisation in India and Canada, and their sustainability in shaping federal bargain in accommodating linguistic, cultural, and regional demands. It puts India’s Negotiated Parliamentary Model and Canad