Nivedhitha M, Jindal Global Law School In this article, the author argues that although protective land laws like the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act were created to safeguard Adivasi land in Jharkhand, amendments and policies, often in the name of development, weaken the core purpose of these laws. Community resistance to these amendments (Santhal Rebellion, 2016 Protest, Niyamgiri case) show that collective action remains crucial for defending indigenous land rights. Introduct

Dr. Kunal Shaktawat, Oriental University, Indore (MP) ABSTRACT Corporate fraud not only impacts the financial stability but also effects various traders, investors, shareholders and puts a negative impact upon the corporate governance of India. The various negative impact of corporate fraud is the loss in the finances, losing the confidence of the investors, many of the employees may also loose moral, facing of legal consequences by the company and most importantly damage cau

Nivya Mariam Thomas, LLM (Corporate and Commercial Law), Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore ABSTRACT The corporate right not to incriminate oneself is an interesting legal problem that is located at the intersection of the constitutional protection against self- incrimination and the corporate personhood doctrine. This article will discuss corporate privilege against self-incrimination and its historical development, starting with the Latin Maxim, “nemo tenetur se ip

Nishu Singh, Research Scholar, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi Prof. LC Sahu, Bundelkhand College, Jhansi ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of the digital technologies has revolutionized the governance, business and communication in India that brings up some puzzling issues concerning privacy and cyber laws. Article 21 of the constitution acknowledging the right to privacy has enhanced privacy of individuals in the online world. Nevertheless, the growing cases of cyber- crimes like

Angarika Borah, IFIM Law School Dr. Amlanika Bora, School of Legal Studies and Governance, Vidyashilp Universit y ABSTRACT Land degradation refers to a temporary or permanent deterioration in the productive capability of the land. Degradation affects the land and reduces economic worth, principal uses, and farming systems. Various factors contribute land degradation, including adverse weather conditions like drought, human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing by cows

Megha Dhawan, Jindal Global Law School, OP Jindal Global University ABSTRACT This paper examines the paradox within the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), that, on one hand, the BNSS monitors police actions at every stage, showing that the law doesn’t fully trust the police. On the other hand, it also grants significant discretionary powers to the police, leaving room for misuse of authority in the procedural law. The paper analyses key stages of police involvement, f

Abhishek, LLM, Constitutional and Administrative Law, CHRIST (deemed to be) University, Bengaluru1 ABSTRACT The enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), signifies a monumental shift in India’s criminal jurisprudence, aiming to decolonize and modernize the justice system. Yet, a critical disconnect remains regarding end-of-life care. Despite the Supreme Court’s landmark recognition of the "Right to Die with Dignity" as a fundamental aspect of Article 21 in Common

Dr. Shradha Sharma, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Bennett University ABSTRACT Digital technologies have transformed communication, work, and education, but they have also created new spaces for violence. Women and minor girls are disproportionately targeted through cyberbullying, deepfake pornography, image-based abuse, cyberstalking, and other forms of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV). Global estimates suggest that about one in ten women have alrea

Aryan Sethi, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore " Online Dispute Resolution has the potential to decentralise, diversify, democratise, and disentangle the justice delivery mechanism for the citizens in India." – Justice D. Y. Chandrachud, Former Chief Justice of India A BSTRACT Propelled by the transformative growth in India’s economy and the rising number of new investors in the securities markets, there has been a significant rise in the volume and c

Manoj V, Assistant Professor, Sarada Vilas Law College, Mysore Mahadeva Prabhu N, Assistant Professor, Sarada Vilas Law College, Mysore. ABSTRACT The administration of criminal law has undergone a substantial transformation due to the swift progress of technology and the field of forensics. The precision, effectiveness, and impartiality of criminal investigations have been improved by contemporary investigative methods like DNA profiling, digital forensics, surveillance tec

Umachitra N, Research Scholar, VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai Dr. S.M. Azizunnisaa Begum, Assistant Professor, VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Chennai ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of medical services and enhanced access to healthcare in recent years have fundamentally altered the landscape of medical practice. This growth has been accompanied by a noticeable increase in allegations of medical negligence and malpract

Sonia CK, LLM, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru ABSTRACT This research paper critically analyses how corporate governance can ensure that there is prevention of money laundering and financial crimes in the fast- changing economic environment in India. Although the country has a strong legislative system, such as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, and the Companies Act, 2013, the country is still experiencing high-profile financial s

Avanthika A, School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore ABSTRACT The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 was enacted with the transformative ambition of erasing the long-standing gender inequity embedded in Hindu personal law. Section 14 of the Act, in particular, was revolutionary in its intent: to convert the “limited estate” of Hindu women into absolute ownership and to ensure that they could hold property with the same autonomy as men. Yet, the provision’s internal structure spli

Ms. Gayathri. K, Lecturer, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Jesinda Vedanayagi. V, Vice Principal Cum Head, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. ABSTRACT Workplace sexual harassment continues to impede women’s equal participation and dignity in professional environments, fostering fear, inequality, and hostile work conditions. To tackle this serious issu

Dr. Sufiya Ahmed, Associate Professor, Department of Law, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow Nikhil Kumar, LLM, Department of Law, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow ABSTRACT Digital forensics offers a scientific method of acquisition, analysis, and preservation of data contained in digital media whose information and contents can be used as evidence in a court of law. This form of investigation is done for the search of digital evidence so that it can

M. Harshini, LL.M., Christ (Deemed To Be University), Bengaluru ABSTRACT The doctrines of fair use and fair dealing are two of the most important exceptions that are included in copyright laws to protect the public against the possible negative consequences of copyright. These exceptions empower the public to have access to the knowledge they might otherwise be deprived of due to copyright restrictions. Although both India and the United States have taken cognizance of the re

Varsha Arun, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. ABSTRACT The paper critically reviews the Code on Wages, 2019 that was implemented in India with the view to evaluating the potential of the document to eliminate the gender pay gap and promote sustainable development based on fair wage policies. The paper uses the doctrinal research methodology to examine statutory provisions, judicial precedents, constitutional foundations and international labour stan

Sania Joshy, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore ABSTRACT This paper examines the conflict between the Montreal Convention and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 in relation to disputes arising from international air carriage in India. The Montreal Convention creates a uniform and exclusive system of liability for international flights. It aims to ensure predictability, fixed limits on compensation, and consistency across countries. On the other hand, th

Sriyank Raj Singh, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. Aayush Kumar Dubey, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. Aryan Shukla, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. ABSTRACT India's retail landscape has undergone a fundamental shift, driven by the rise of quick-commerce platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket Now. These digitally enabled, investor-backed services promising doorstep delivery within minutes have reshaped urban consumer habits and

Ankita Khamari & Dulamani Padhan, Faculty, PG Department of Law, Sambalpur University. ABSTRACT Mental health regulation in India dates back to the mid-nineteenth century, with the objective of ensuring appropriate treatment for individuals experiencing mental disorders and accountability among medical professionals for the quality of care provided. The current legal framework is governed by the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, which replaced the Mental Health Act, 1987 following

Aditya Kumar, BBA LL.B. (Hons.), NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai ABSTRACT The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 establishes a procedural framework that prioritises party autonomy, procedural flexibility, and expeditious dispute resolution. However, these objectives frequently come into tension with the principles of natural justice when parties seek to introduce additional evidence after cross-examination has concluded and evidence stands closed. This paper ex

Harshit Tirthankar, BA LLB, SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL), Bhubaneswar. ABSTRACT Over the past decade, the startup space and more importantly the unicorns in India have together totally altered the way the Indian economy grows, the way we think of innovation and how corporate governance functions. These new companies show off entrepreneurial energy but also throw up regulatory puzzles because they grow so fast, use odd business models, rely on VC and foreign money. Thi

Puja Ghosh, Assistant Professor, Shyambazar Law College, Kolkata. ABSTRACT “No man should tolerate injustice, whether it be against himself or against another.” -Mahatma Jyotiba Phule This quote highlights the importance of an inclusive legal framework that acknowledges all individuals as potential victims of injustice. The global challenge of gender inequality and the need for gender-neutral sexual violence laws prompt the imperative question: Can justice authentically preva

Adriel Alan Berty, Christ (Deemed To Be University), Pune, Lavasa ABSTRACT This paper investigates how the concept of confidentiality around aviation black box data affects matters of determining liability and compensating victims of aviation crashes. Although the confidentiality system that is a part of the international law of aviation is meant to protect the integrity of safety investigations and promote full and open reporting, it may also restrict availability to importa