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Prison Reforms In India Vis-A-Vis The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Dr Mridula Devi, Associate Professor, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya P. Lalremruati, Research Scholar, University School of Law & Research, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya ABSTRACT India witnesses a revolutionary shift in the Indian Criminal justice system through the enactment of the new criminal laws. The new laws, known as Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam superseded the colonial era cr
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Feb 252 min read
Arrest Of Ships In Maritime Law: A Study Of International Norms And Indian Practice
Adv Adithya S, LLM in Maritime Law, Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies, Ernakulam, Kerala Adv Gouri Dileep, LLM in Maritime Law, Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies, Ernakulam, Kerala Adv T N Arjun, LLM in Maritime Law, Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies, Ernakulam, Kerala ABSTRACT The arrest of a ship constitutes one of the most distinctive and effective remedies under admiralty law, enabling a maritime claimant to secure enforcement of a claim by detaining the vessel i
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Feb 251 min read
Judicial Interpretation Of The PCPNDT Act: Balancing Women’s Rights And The State’s Duty To Prevent Female Foeticide
Divyani, Christ (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus ABSTRACT Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act) was adopted to stop female foeticide in India. This Act attempts to strike a balance between the equality of the genders and also safeguard the girl child, as stated in Articles 14 and 15(3) of the Constitution. Its jurisprudential meaning has created significant disputes with Articles 21, reproductive
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Feb 251 min read
Ensuring Safe And Respectful Workplaces: Understanding The Posh Act, 2013
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 thi
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Feb 251 min read
Aligning Tradition, Innovation And Legal Frameworks: The Konda Reddi Tribe And The Indian Laurel In Sustainable Water Management
Dr. Manan Dardi, Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at VSLLS, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies-Technical Campus(Affiliated to GGSIP University, New Delhi, India) ABSTRACT Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEKs) has been applied by various indigenous tribes around the world over the last century to govern the environment in an ecologically friendly manner. The Konda Reddi Tribe of Andhra Pradesh, India, is one such tribe that utilises TEK to preserve and sustain b
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Feb 242 min read
Performers' Rights And Technological Progress: Navigating Change
Lakshmi Prabha B, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT In India legal protections are afforded to persons or organizations that perform artistic or creative works, such as actors, singers, dancers, and others by way of provisions under the copyright Act, 1957. Nevertheless with the evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence and others the relevance of such legal protections in existence has come into a question. This paper analyses how amendments
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Feb 242 min read
The Concept Of Lis Pendens And Its Relevance In Modern Property Disputes
Mr. Vasu Agarwal, LLB (Hons.), OP Jindal Global University 1. Introduction Lis pendens falls under the doctrine laid down under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and has been considered the basic principle of property law whenever disputes in any form are taken into consideration. These two Latin words "lis pendens" literally mean pending litigation, and refer to a rule once the litigation over a property has commenced, there will be a restriction on any form
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Feb 242 min read
Cryptocurrency And Financial Terrorism: An Emerging Paradox In India
Chandhini T, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India ABSTRACT The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies presents a significant challenge in global financial security architecture. In India, particularly the new era of financial innovation and cryptocurrency offers a sophisticated mean of money laundering and financial terrorism. Individuals and Companies uses cryptocurrencies as a medium of exchange. This paper argues that India’s current legal system particularly the P
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Feb 241 min read
Barriers To Patent Commercialization In Indian Higher Education: Legal And Institutional Insights From Maharashtra
Prof. Unmesha Patil & Dr. Sarika Sagar ABSTRACT Patent commercialization in Indian higher education institutions faces significant legal and institutional barriers, particularly in Maharashtra. While India has seen a surge in patent filings, actual commercialization remains limited due to fragmented policies, regulatory ambiguities, and weak institutional mechanisms. This study analyzes the challenges faced by Higher Educational Institutions in translating research into marke
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Feb 241 min read
Sweatshop: A Human Rights Crisis In Developing Nations
Paulcy Babu, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Priyanshi Agarwal, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore ABSTRACT Human rights being one of the most contentious issues in the world, the presence of sweatshops adds another layer to the misery of people. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a strong guide to ensure that growth does not come at the cost of fundamental Human rights. These abuses happen so often, with low w
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Feb 242 min read
Drawing The Line On Gubernatorial Discretion
Disha Sharma, School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore ABSTRACT The Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of State of Tamil Nadu v Governor of Tamil Nadu constitutes a watershed moment in the evolution of the Indian Constitution on the extent of the Governor’s discretion under Articles 200 & 201 of the Indian Constitution. This paper will interrogate the ruling within the historical evolution of the Indian Constitution, the discipline of administrative law, as well as the
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Feb 242 min read
Gender Neutrality Under POCSO: A Critical Examination Of Law And Judicial Interpretation
Siddharth Nagar, Asst. Professor, Indore Institute of Law, Indore (M.P) Mr. Rahul Shrivastava, Asst. Professor, Department of Law, Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Gwalior (M.P) ABSTRACT The present study undertakes a critical exploration of gender neutrality within the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, interrogating its legislative intent, judicial interpretation, and socio-legal ramifications. Conceived as a comprehensive child pro
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Feb 242 min read
Corporate Manslaughter And Industrial Negligence In India: The Need For Legislative Recognition
Keerthana Mohan, B.COM LL.B., LL.M., Christ (Deemed to be) University ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to examine the absence of a legislative framework for Corporate Manslaughter in India, despite the growing number of accidents due to industrial negligence, environmental disasters, and workplace fatalities due to corporate negligence. The existing literature on Corporate Manslaughter in India mainly focuses on the financial crimes and other environmental violations
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Feb 242 min read
Exploring The Socio-Legal Impact Of Online Scams In India
Dr Jyoti Yadav, Assistant Professor, Amity University, Lucknow Raman Singh, Amity University, Lucknow Introduction India’s rapid digital transformation, accelerated through initiatives such as Digital India, has significantly expanded internet penetration and digital financial services. The proliferation of digital payment systems, mobile banking, and e-commerce platforms has created new economic opportunities while expanding the landscape for cyber-enabled fraud. Data publis
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Feb 242 min read
Torture Behind Bars: A Legal And Institutional Critique Of Custodial Violence In India
Juveriya Kazmi, LLM, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Naman Srivastava, LLM, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan. ABSTRACT Custodial torture remains one of the gravest human rights abuses in modern democracies, particularly in countries like India where the constitution guarantees equality and dignity. Despite court judgments and legal protection, instances of custodial abuse from physical assault to death continue to happen, reflecting systemic weaknesses and a culture of
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Feb 241 min read
Navigating The Implications Of Agroforestry Regulations On Cooperative Enterprises In Karnataka, India
Shantanu M, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India ABSTRACT This research paper studies how farmers in Karnataka, India can work together in groups called cooperatives to solve their problems with getting permission papers (called licenses) to cut and sell trees they grow on their farms. Agroforestry means farmers grow trees along with their regular crops like rice or vegetables, which can help them earn extra money, but they need special government
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Feb 242 min read
A Critical Evaluation Of The Incentive And Market Failure Justifications Underlying Ip Systems
Drishti Banerjee, Student, LL.M. (Intellectual Property Law and Management), National Law University, Delhi ABSTRACT Intellectual property fosters economic growth. It encourages innovation and regulates markets. In the absence of such “rewards”, there will be no creation, and eventually the markets would fail. Economic theories form the rationale behind why intellectual property rights exist and how they function. These theories often place the subject matter of intellectual
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Feb 241 min read
Beyond The Property-Person Binary: A Fiduciary Framework For Interspecies Jurisprudence
Priyansh Singh, B.A., LL.B., National Law University Delhi ABSTRACT The article examines the current jurisprudential landscape analysing the historical classification of animals as chattel and how it is at odds with the emerging scientific evidence on non-human sentience. It argues that the current animal welfare statutes are inadequate and the standard advocacy for a legal personhood is problematic as it faces profound systemic barriers such as the liability problem and taki
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Feb 241 min read
Impact Of PESA Rules 2025 Implementation On Tribal Governance And Gram Sabha Empowerment In Jharkhand
Akash Kumar Sinha, National University of Study and Research in Law ABSTRACT PESA or the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 was enacted to fulfill the constitutional vision of the democratic decentralisation and tribal self-governance by empowering the Gram Sabha as the main authority in the Scheduled Areas. PESA also aims at safeguarding the traditional laws, traditions and resource-management systems of the tribal population based on the Fifth Schedule of t
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Feb 242 min read
Panchayati Raj Institutions Of Santhal Pargana Division In Jharkhand: A Critical Analysis
Akash Kumar Sinha, PhD Research Scholar, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. ABSTRACT This paper offers a critical examination of democratic decentralization and the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Jharkhand, with a particular focus on the Santhal Pargana Division. Notably, this region possesses a distinct tribal social fabric and a unique history of governance. The study explores the widening disparity between the constitutional and
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Feb 242 min read
Corporate Surveillance Practices And Consumer Rights: A Legal Review Of Consent Mechanisms In India
Narendra S, B.COM ., LL.B., LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law), Christ (Deemed to be University). ABSTRACT The technology boom happening in India led to formation of new principle of corporate surveillance. The giant corporations have been flourishing in India, and new innovations along with technologies. This paved the way to collect, evaluate, check and profit from the consumer data on an infinite level. The surveillance has been done in the name of customisation, accurac
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Feb 241 min read
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) In India: An Examination Of Legal, Economic, And Regulatory Challenges With Global Comparisons
Madesh M, LLM (IPL), Christ Deemed to be University (Central Campus), Bangalore ABSTRACT Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) present a fundamental tension in intellectual property law between incentivizing innovation through exclusive patent rights and ensuring fair access to essential technologies in standardized markets. This creates challenges in balancing the rights of patent holders with those of technology implementers, particularly in determining Fair, Reasonable, and No
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Feb 241 min read
Fundamental Rights And Directive Principles Of State Policy: A Study Of Judicial Interpretation And Legislative Implementation
Shreya S Jipare, LLM, Constitutional and Administrative Law, CHRIST (deemed to be) University, Bengaluru. ABSTRACT The Indian Constitution represents a dynamic interplay between the enforceable liberties of the individual (Fundamental Rights, Part III) and the non-justiciable goals of the welfare state (Directive Principles of State Policy, Part IV). This article traces the jurisprudential evolution of this interface, arguing that the relationship has shifted from an initial
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Feb 242 min read
Women Empowerment And Right To Internet Access: Internet As A Tool To Close The Gender Gap
Vedika Singhvi, O.P. Jindal Global University ABSTRACT: This article explores how women's empowerment can be achieved by recognizing their right to internet access, with a focused on internet as a means to break the barriers and promote gender equality. The article conducts a comparative legal analysis of the internet access regimes in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and India. The article aims to differentiate between the various legislations in or
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Feb 241 min read
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