Indulekha T M, LLM (Corporate and Commercial Law), Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore ABSTRACT Workplace burnout and mental health issues are the main causes that have been overlooked in the corporate social responsibility sphere in emerging markets. Out of this, the psychological well-being of employees at the workplace is the most affected, in the case of Indian corporate employees, who are at moderate to high mental health risk levels, and thus it requires immedia

Dr. Sukriti Yagyasen, St. Joseph’s College of Law, Bengaluru ABSTRACT In an era where technological advancements are reshaping every aspect of society, the criminal justice system stands at the forefront of innovation. "Judging in the Future" embodies the proactive approach of embracing emerging technologies to address longstanding challenges within the legal sphere. By incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into courtroom proceedings, we embark on a journey towards a mor

Rayan Teeshan Pinto, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru ABSTRACT Bail is the cornerstone of a criminal legal system that preserves personal liberty and weighs against the interest of justice; therefore, it occupies a significant importance in any given criminal legal system. The concept of bail is undergoing contextual evolution, shaped by the shifting socio-legal imperative of diverse jurisdictions over time. Similarly, the notion of bail has undertaken a paradigm s

Mayank Raj Vijay Kumar Sharma, Symbiosis Law School ABSTRACT The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, creates a sentencing scheme where the limitation of an individual's liberty depends precariously on the quantity of illicit drugs involved. The three-part scheme of indicating quantities as small, intermediate, or commercial carries severe consequences, including strict provisions on bail, a reverse burden of proof, and mandatory minimum terms of years

Shifa Ali, B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal ABSTRACT Women’s rights are a fundamental component of a just, inclusive, and progressive society. In India, although the Constitution guarantees equality and provides various legal safeguards for women, deep-rooted gender discrimination continues in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. This research paper examines the necessity of women’s rights in India by analyzing historical conditions, constitu

Soumyashree Sahoo, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), University Law College, Utkal University ABSTRACT Scientific and technological progress has altered the nature of criminal investigation by replacing coercive techniques of torture in the third degree with more refined scientific methods of interrogation. The pivotal aspect of this development is the Deception Detection Tests (DDT) which is mainly comprised of Narcoanalysis (Truth Serum), Polygraphy (Lie Detector) and Brain Mapping (P300

Rana Sarkar, Department of Law, University of Calcutta Suzain Ansari, Department of Law, University of Calcutta Introduction Algorithmic justice refers to the fairness, accountability, and transparency of algorithmic decision-making systems, especially when they are used in areas that significantly affect people’s lives. Governments, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies increasingly rely on algorithms to make or support decisions in welfare distribution, credi

Chanchal, Assistant Professor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Law College, Kurukshetra ABSTRACT In India, recent discussions of gender-neutral laws have gained momentum. It has shifted public attention to the issues of equality and fairness, as well as protecting the most vulnerable within our society. In this study, we will examine if creating gender-neutral legislation is a means for achieving true equality for all, or, if creating gender-neutral legislation will decrease protections th

Pradeep Kumar Bharadwaj, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 522302. Dr. Megha Ojha, Associate Professor, Department of Law, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, 522302. ABSTRACT This article reconnoitres the possibility of mediation as corresponding development to discharge the accused from criminal charges and settle the offence through a

Kedar Waingankar, LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law), Christ University, Bengaluru, India. ABSTRACT This research aims to focus on how vague standards such as “decency” and “morality” have an arbitrary restriction on freedom of expression, hence the title, undefined threshold of “offensiveness” under Article 19 (2). The scholarly literature reveals in their study that courts have highlighted the democratic importance of Speech & expression. Courts often oscillate b

Ishaan D. Joshi , Consulting Forensic and Criminal Intelligence Expert, Visiting Faculty, MIT-WPU School of Law ABSTRACT Police-recorded crime statistics are routinely treated as neutral indicators of “crime levels” and used to justify downstream governance choices—from hotspot patrols to predictive policing. This article argues that such records are better understood as institutional outputs: products of discretionary classification, incentive structures, organisational rout

Gouri Krishna P K, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore ABSTRACT Blockchain technology is a new, techno-savvy game changer in various fields, including Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). It is a decentralised peer- to-peer network-based public, encrypted and immutable digital federated ledger system. One can store any data in a blockchain; this data is tamper- proof, cannot be tampered with without being noticed, and is also free from third-party interv

Deepti Panda, Founder & Principal Associate of the Litigation & Arbitration Chamber of Deepti Panda, Mumbai, India and a Ph.D. candidate at the Faculty of Law, Queen’s University, Canada. ABSTRACT Abusive Proceedings against Public Participation (“APPP”), commonly referred to as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (“SLAPP”), constitute a systematic misuse of legal processes to suppress democratic speech and civic engagement. Although framed as legitimate claims fo

Utkarsh Kumar, NFSU Delhi ABSTRACT Unlike traditional litigation or fragmented stock exchange SEBI Complaints Redressal System (SCORES) platform, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has promulgated an ODR framework in a master circular dated 11th August 2023. It was a significant step towards aligning the Alternative Dispute Resolution framework to the intricacies of the securities market, which, being erratic in nature, requires expeditious the Arbitration and

Dakshita Upadhyay, Chanakya National Law University Manil Raj, Chanakya National Law University “To mediate is a divine function.” - Justice T.S. Thakur INTRODUCTION TO MEDIATION IN MAHABHARTA Even before the realm of Alternative Dispute Resolution became a tenet of law as we know it in our current legislation, prior to the codification of civil procedure laws and mediation rules, the most exemplary case of mediational peace in the annals of civilized society existed in the r

Vivek Kumar Shukla, Research Scholar, B.S.A. College, Mathura, DBRAU, Agra ABSTRACT Restorative justice represents a shift away from traditional punishment in the criminal justice system. It prioritizes healing, reconciliation, and the active involvement of everyone affected by a crime. In India, this paradigm has gained prominence, mirroring a reaction to calls for more empathetic and victim-cantered justice systems, thereby differentiating it from retributive justice. This

Nanditha Suresh, B.Com . LL.B. (Hons.), LLM (Currently Pursuing), Christ Deemed To be University, Bengaluru. ABSTRACT The space industry, which is ever-growing, makes it crucial for the companies to protect their innovative ideas and technologies through intellectual property (IP) protection. Drone, supersonic, unmanned aerial systems and jet packs and such others, are some of the new inventions which are underway in the space industry. Intellectual property rights in their a

Arushi Dixit, National Forensic Sciences University Introduction Parties entering into a contract have a fundamental obligation to act in good faith towards each other, demonstrating fairness and honesty in their dealings. However, there's no explicit, predefined duty to act in a certain way. Insurance contracts, though legally binding agreements, are unique. They hinge on the principle of Utmost Good Faith, or “uberrimae fidei”. This means both the insurer and the insured mu

Jaiverdhan Singh, Amity University, Noida Astha Anupy, Amity University, Noida Sonu Kumar, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT This paper explores the integration of meditation as a primary mechanism for resolving family law disputes. It also emphasises the cultural and historical alignment with Hindu law. Originating from ancient sources like the Dharmashastra and Vedic policies, Hindu law has historically utilised meditation through community-led Kula tribunals to settle famil

Aditya Mishra, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Priyansh Dixit, SAGE University, Bhopal ABSTRACT The rapid growth of blockchain-based virtual worlds has created a legal paradox where users purchase virtual land through NFTs with expectations of traditional property rights, yet these assets exist only as code within platform-controlled environments that can modify or terminate user access through terms of service agreements. Virtual land ownership in metaverse platfor

Raunak Dugar & Jahnavi U, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru ABSTRACT Hindu idols have long been recognised as juristic persons by the Indian courts, which have allowed them to own property, accept offerings, and sue and be sued. Although this doctrine has been essential in safeguarding religious endowments and managing temples, it has raised serious jurisprudential issues regarding the definition of legal personality, the extent of rights enforceable,

Kotta Lakshmi Sharan, School of Law, Christ (deemed to be University) ABSTRACT This paper discusses the consequences of central laws on the State List in the Indian federal system with particular focus on the constitutional and judicial procedures that stipulate the allocation of legislative authority between the Union and States. It critically looks at the ways in which the constitutional provisions of Articles 249, 250, 252, 253 and 356 allow the Central government to legi

Sarthak Mishra, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru ABSTRACT With an emphasis on the Indian arbitration system, this paper compares institutional and ad hoc arbitration. It examines the development of ad hoc arbitration over time and assesses its continuous applicability in modern dispute settlement procedures. The lack of institutional support, enforcement issues, procedural inefficiencies, lack of precedential value, and increased judicial interventio

Bhakti Savith Salian, Chettinad School of Law Dharshini Sankar Ganesh, Chettinad School of Law ABSTRACT The technological development over the years has upgraded the operation and conduct of economic activities from traditional markets to the virtual hub. The internet and the web have largely contributed to the shift in commercialisation, leading to the creation of a world of digital markets. The term Digital Market denotes any business or commercial activity operating in the