Meher Srivastava, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Sanika Lambhate, National Law Institute University, Bhopal UNDERSTANDING KILLER AQUISITIONS The phenomenon of ‘Killer Acquisition’ is an ultimate strategic flex of a dominant firm, essentially acting as a corporate prenup designed to protect a monopoly. It is an intentional manoeuvre where a powerful incumbent firm buys a nascent competitor, usually a tiny start- up with zero revenue but extreme potential. The aim of

Md Danish Azad, Mumbai University ABSTRACT The admissibility of electronic evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) is critically examined in this research in light of changing judicial interpretation and technical developments. Due to the rapid digitisation of communication, business, and government, electronic documents, including emails, CCTV footage, call logs, and social media posts, are now essential to contemporary legal proceedings. The paper examine

Radhika Baderia, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Aviral Singhai, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Ryan Bang, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Introduction The evolution of Indian arbitration has been characterized by a persistent and often contentious struggle between the principles of party autonomy and the necessity of judicial oversight. In the decades following the enactment of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the role of the Indian

Shubham Pankaj Baadkar, B.A.LL.B., Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law Sunny Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law ABSTRACT The 2026 municipal elections in Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai, produced an outcome that unsettled constitutional scholars, political observers, and citizens alike. Across 29 Municipal Corporations, 69 candidates were declared elected unopposed. In these wards, not a single vote was cast. There were no polling stations, no ele

Dyuthi C R, Gujarat Maritime University Introduction The architecture of international trade is built upon a complex web of contracts, primarily the contract of sale and the contract of carriage. International carriage contracts form the foundation of world commerce, which makes it easier and quick for the businesses to efficiently trade goods across borders. Since these contracts are complicated, there needs to be clear guidelines on division of responsibilities, expenses, a

Deekshitha Preeth Jayaram, LLM (Cyber Law & Cyber Security), School of Law, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India. Dr. Anees P.K., Assistant Professor in Law, Government Law College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India. ABSTRACT Information technology has paved the way for doors previously unopened in the realm of evidence law. The evidentiary value of electronic evidence has come a long way in Indian criminal procedure, with a paradigm shift in terms of its relevance un

Nicole Faye Lobo, Christ (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT Article 44 of the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution calls for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to ensure justice and equality. India’s diverse religions have their own personal laws on marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption,1 which often lead to inequalities, especially for women. While Hindus have codified laws since 1955, Muslim personal laws follow Shariat principles, and Christians a

Boddu Penchala Sai Nikhilesh Naidu, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT The use of algorithms in Indias economy has changed how markets work, especially in areas like ride-hailing, online shopping and banking. These technologies make things more efficient. They also create risks of companies secretly agreeing on prices without talking to each other which hurts competition. Indias Competition Act from 2002 was made for people working not for algorithms so

By Kriti Sharma, B.Sc . LL.B. (Hons.) & Harsh Vardhan Singh, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), National Law Institute University, Bhopal ABSTRACT “In Dr Jaya Thakur v. Government of India (2026 INSC 97), the Supreme Court of India elevated menstrual hygiene management (MHM) to a constitutional entitlement, interpreting Articles 14, 21, and 21A to mandate state action against menstrual barriers to girls' education. Arising from a PIL highlighting NFHS-5 data (23% school absenteeism) and the

Tanya Sharma, B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), Amity Law School, Amity University, Lucknow Dr. Jyotsna Singh, Amity Law School, Amity University, Lucknow ABSTRACT In the Constitution of India, the discourse between Reservation policies and the principles of Meritocracy is a pivotal issue and a recurring subject of discussion in politics, courts, and policy-making bodies. The substantive basis of the debate revolves around the fact that, in a society shaped by a deeply ingrained social stru

Shahnawaz Ahmad, Research Scholar, The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, Assistant Professor, Crescent School of Law, BSA Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai Dr. Mini S, Professor, The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi ABSTRACT This research paper deals with the correlation between the utilization of passwords as evidence and the right against self-incrimination in the digital realm, with special reference

Sarthak Rai, Apoorva Jamra & Arpit Meena,National Law Institute University, Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India ABSTRACT Section 29A of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, was introduced by the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015, to address chronic delays in Indian arbitral proceedings. By prescribing a twelve-month time limit for making an award in domestic arbitrations, extendable by consent and thereafter by court order, the provision mark

Kritika Hegde, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) is a technology-driven process which employs online platforms to help parties negotiate, mediate, and arbitrate disputes without having to be present in person. Technological innovations through the use of chatbots or AI-driven bots, virtual assistants, and artificial intelligence are used to improve accessibility, speed, and cost effectiveness while streamlining the dispute resolution pr

A. Kutral Eswari BA., LL.B., Pursuing LL.M., The Central Law College ABSTRACT The growing involvement of juveniles in heinous offences presents a significant challenge to contemporary criminal justice systems. While juvenile justice traditionally emphasises rehabilitation and reintegration, serious offences committed by adolescents have raised concerns regarding accountability and public safety. India addressed this issue through the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of C

Sathishkumar R, LL.M, Ph.D., Research Scholar, The Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai Tamizhkavi BV, LL.M, Ph.D., Research Scholar, The Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai INTRODUCTION: Human behaviour plays a predominant role in making, executing and adjudicating the law. Laws are generally implemented according to the will of the majority, even though societies continue to be influenced by customs, morals, traditions, and various other theoretical per

Vibodh Singh and Nripangana Deka ABSTRACT Recognition of damages as a remedy for breach of arbitration agreements is a big development in the evolving arbitration jurisprudence. Courts have increasingly treated the initiation of court proceedings contrary to an arbitration clause as a contractual wrong, reinforcing party autonomy and discouraging parallel litigation. However, this approach raises a fundamental question, which is- whether every recourse to courts in the face o

Shashwat Gupta, B.A. LL.B., (Hons), Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University Disha Gupta, B.A. LL.B., (Hons), Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University Harsh Suman, B.B.A LL.B., (Hons), Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University ABSTRACT Deepfakes creep into our daily digital lives like master illusionists, swapping real faces onto fabricated scandals, scams, and speeches that can topple reputations or swing elections in a nation as online-savvy as India. This research paper

Jyoti Kumari, NIMS University, Rajasthan, Jaipur Chandan Kumar Singh, NIMS University, Rajasthan, Jaipur ABSTRACT Rape, whether physical or virtual, stands among the most heinous violations of human dignity and human rights across the globe. Each day, countless women, children, and even men fall victim to brutal acts of sexual violence. While the world has started acknowledging the horror of physical rape, virtual rape remains a largely misunderstood and overlooked crime. Act

Pranav M S, Gujarat Maritime University CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION The increasing interconnectedness of global trade has amplified the significance of efficient and streamlined logistics. Multimodal transportation, which involves the movement of goods using a combination of transport modes such as rail, road, sea, and air under a single contract, has emerged as a crucial element in optimizing logistics processes. This approach facilitates faster transit of goods and mitigates th

Ms. Anagha K, Christ (Deemed to be) University ABSTRACT Patent linkage systems, which tie pharmaceutical regulatory approval to patent status, have emerged as contentious mechanisms in global pharmaceutical governance. This paper examines divergent approaches to patent linkage across three major Asian pharmaceutical markets India, China, and South Korea analyzing implications for drug access, pricing, and innovation. India has consistently rejected patent linkage through judi

Kowseeka. V, BALLB, Vinayaka Mission's Law School ABSTRACT Personal laws in India regulate family relations such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, adoption, guardianship, and succession within different religious communities. These laws are often defended as expressions of religious identity and cultural autonomy. At the same time, they have been repeatedly questioned for reinforcing gender-based inequalities. The debate around gender justice in personal law lies at the inte

Sunny Yadav, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar ABSTRACT The modern global economy, as far as can be understood, runs on a dense web of institutions, treaties, and financial practices. These are meant to steady markets and get states to work together. But these same structures often end up reinforcing inequality and keeping cycles of poverty and dependence alive, especially across the Global South, which is a huge problem. Debt obligations, conditional lending, and

Mothe Shivamani, BA LLB, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad Introduction: In Padia Timber Company (P) Ltd. v. Board of Trustees of Visakhapatnam Port Trust, the judgment of the Supreme Court (SC) of India was made an authoritative restatement of offer and acceptance, particularly related to conditional offers and counter-offers under the Indian Contract Act,1872. The judgment was delivered in 2021, and the decision addresses a frequently arising issue in commercial and gove

Farhana Banu. S, The Central Law College, Salem ABSTRACT Crimes against women continue to be one of the most serious challenges to constitutional democracy and human rights protection in India. Although the Constitution guarantees equality, dignity, liberty, and non-discrimination to all citizens, women remain disproportionately affected by various forms of violence, including domestic abuse, sexual assault, trafficking, workplace harassment, dowry-related violence, and cyber