Prateek Singh, LL.M., Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow ABSTRACT Ahilyabai Holkar or popularly known as the “Rajmata” is one of the most celebrated queens of the Malwa region. She is regarded as one of the most progressive ruler and social reformer in the Indian history. During her reign, lasting 28 years (1767–1795), she not only focused on the construction of temples to promote the religious devotion but her major contributions also include he

Mr. Prithvi Raj, Senior Research Scholar, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9177-187X Dr. Krishna Kumar Mishra, Associate Professor, School of Behavioral Forensics, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6001-4661 ABSTRACT The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, was put into place with the mandate to protect the minors f

Ms. Sri Devasena. A, B.Com ., LL.B. (Hons.), The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law, Chennai, India. Ms. Vaishali. T, B.A., B.L, (Hons), LL.M., Assistant Professor (Department Of Criminal Law And Criminal Justice Administration), The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law, Chennai, India. ABSTRACT Juvenile’s participation in narcotic activities presents significant legal and developmental challenges to social stabi

Vanishree R, Research Scholar, School of Law, Presidency University Dr. Mohd Saleem, Associate Professor, School of Law, Presidency University ABSTRACT Municipal solid waste management (MSW) in Indian cities has increasingly emerged as a constitutional and human rights concern, transcending its traditional character as a municipal service. Despite the statutory framework under the solid waste management rules, 2016, persistent governance failures in Bengaluru have resulted in

Ms. Jopsy Elsa George, LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Laws), School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India ABSTRACT Corporate climate accountability in India remains hampered by fragmented legal frameworks, particularly in environmental, social, and governance reporting and carbon risk disclosure. This paper examines the evolution of the Securities and Exchange Board of India's Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting framework, introduced in

Sania Y, Christ (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT The rehabilitation of young offenders and accountability to victims are conflicting but vital goals in India's juvenile justice framework. Through a detailed analysis of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, its Model Rules, and international benchmarks (such as Beijing, and Riyadh Rules), the study examines the legal expectations of rehabilitation in relation to judicial limitations and protection

Dr. Jyoti Yadav, Assistant Professor, Amity Law School, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Vishal Patel, LL.M. Student, Amity Law School, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow ABSTRACT The submission of the High-Level Committee Report in 2024 has reignited the debate on “One Nation, One Election”, creating a tension between administrative utility and constitutional morality.This research finds whether synchronizing electoral cycles alters or change India’s constitution

Dr. Gyan Chand Yadav, Assistant Professor, Indore Institute of Law, Indore (M.P.) Dr. Utkal Kushawah, Assistant Professor, Indore Institute of Law, Indore (M.P.) ABSTRACT The relationship between Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and competition policy represents one of the most complex and evolving areas of contemporary economic and legal governance. Intellectual Property Rights are designed to encourage innovation, creativity, and technological advancement by granting excl

Mohammed Rehan Tarafdar, Inventure Academy ABSTRACT The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, does not contain provisions that explicitly address the treatment of regulatory permissions, airport slots or operational rights during insolvency proceedings. The Code itself offers no statutory basis for their preservation as economic assets, which leaves courts to determine these matters on a case-by-case basis. The Insolvency Law Committee, in its report on Cross-Border Insolvenc

Priyanka Priyadarshini, BBA LLB, SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL) CITATION: Civil Appeal No. 4984-4985 of 2021 BENCH: Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Hrishikesh Roy DATE OF JUDGEMENT: 13 September 2021 INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of India clarified the extent of its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution in the case of Sivasankaran v. Santhimeenal (2021), a major matrimonial dispute. The issue stemmed from the parties' long-standing marital d

Altamash Farahat, Vishwakarma University, Pune 1. Introduction Digital transformation has changed how people interact with both markets and government entities. The modern digital economy treats personal data as both a valuable economic resource and a tool for administrative efficiency while exposing citizens to various constitutional rights violations. India has become a global leader in internet usage while experiencing rapid expansion of its digital payment systems and bio

Lakshmi R Nair, LL.M. (Intellectual Property Rights and Trade Law), School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru ABSTRACT Traditional Knowledge (TK) is the body of knowledge, practices, and innovations developed and maintained by indigenous and tribal communities over the years. In the Indian context, such knowledge, especially in the areas of medicine, agriculture, and biodiversity, has been increasingly endangered by biopiracy in the form of patenting, often w

Govardhini V, B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Sugith Kumar R G, BCA LLB (Hons.), LLM (criminal law), PhD (pursuing), Law faculty, School of Excellence in Law, TNDALU ABSTRACT In our rapidly advancing, technology-driven world, crime rates are rising, occurring anytime and anywhere. While legislatures prescribe punishments for offenders to protect society, they often neglect victims' psychological and emotional well-being.

Sanskriti Sinha, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai ABSTRACT The most important aspect of solidifying liability in tort law is the doctrine of causation. It is meant to establish a cause-and-effect relationship to prove that the plaintiff has suffered primarily due to the defendant’s fault. Novus Actus Interveniens is the exception or defence used against such an established causation. The principle of the doctrine of causation is that an individual should not be unj

Ardhra Benny K, Army Institute of Law, Mohali Tanvi, Army, Institute of Law, Mohali Introduction Is it possible for a river to have rights? Is it possible for a river to be represented in a court? Can it sue or be sued? Can it claim compensation? The answer is yes. Several countries like New Zealand, Bangladesh, Columbia have already recognised rivers as the legal persons in the recent years. In India, the answer for this question is a little ambiguous. In 2017, a judgement w

Madhumitha Gopinath ABSTRACT Ship arrest is a strong legal tool in maritime law. It can significantly affect charterers' contracts and business dealings. This paper examines how ship arrest affects charterers in both voyage and time charterparties. It specifically examines delay clauses, hire obligations, and off-hire provisions. It investigates whether hire must be paid during detention periods and discusses how risk is shared between owners and charterers when arrest stems

Riya Yadav, LLM (IPR), Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of digital platforms has transformed the enforcement and interpretation of copyright law, particularly regarding fair dealing. While Indian copyright law recognises fair dealing under Section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957, the practical regulation of online content is increasingly shaped by intermediaries through automated moderation and private take-down mechanisms. This development

Hemanth M V, LL.M., (Corporate and Commercial Law), School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the evolving dynamics of digital transformation and data protection in India, with an in depth comparative analysis of India's recently enacted Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, along with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As India experiences unprecedent

Vedhika Raheja, Payoja Ostwal & Shubhra Jaiswal, B.A., LL.B. (Hons), Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai ABSTRACT This paper examines Nepal's September 2025 Gen Z protests through the lens of jurisprudential theories, exploring how digital activism reshapes our understanding of law, legitimacy, and moral authority. The protests, which resulted in the fall of PM K.P. Sharma Oli's government following widespread demonstrations against corruption and nepotism, reveal fun

Vaibhav Singh Payal, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Ms. Purnima Tyagi, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University 1. Introduction This article broadly highlights the offence known as extortion, which has been identified under offences against property as enshrined in Sections 383 to 389 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Extortion is that state of affairs whereby a person either instils fear in another or threatens that person in order to compel him to hand over

Devika G. Kanthi, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru “Democracy is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution, free and fair election is the substratum of democracy. If there is no free and fair election, it is the end of democracy.” - MS Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner ABSTRACT With the 18th Lok Sabha elections just around the corner, a debate has been reignited on the autonomy and constitutional stature of the Election Commission of India.

Yash Mishra & Arnav Sharma, School of Law, MIT World Peace University, Pune ABSTRACT: The abstract refers to a House of Lords case from 1939 in Government of the Republic of Spain v. S.S. Arantzazu Mendi and Others. The Arantzazu Mendi was seized by the Republican government in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War. The Nationalist government seized the same ship in 1938. The Republicans filed a writ in rem against the ship in April 1938, claiming ownership, which was served with

Christo Varghese, BA LLB (Hons.), Tamil Nadu National Law University ABSTRACT The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, poses a major threat to the long standing “Bail is the Rule, Jail an Exception policy”. This article will look at the changing jurisprudence of bail in India with particular reference to Gulshifa Fatima v. State (2026). The Court has created a gap between the “ideological drivers” and “local level facilitators” in criminal conspiracy cases by th

S.S. Dhanushkodi, VIT School of Law, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu ABSTRACT India’s new code marks a significant shift in labour governance, replacing a fragmented legal framework with a consolidated regime that emphasizes flexibility and efficiency. By compressing the laws into four codes, such as the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Health, Safety, and Working Conditions Code. However, for