Pratichi Jha, KIIT School of Law ABSTRACT Social banking in India reflects a voluntary reorientation of a commercial banking paradigm of profitability to an inclusive financial technology aimed at spreading social justice and economic equity. Based on the constitutional perspective of a welfare state, social banking aims to institutional credit infrequent and underserved groups in the society especially rural groups, small farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, women, and weak groups.

Monty (Research Scholar), School of Law and Constitutional Studies, Shobhit University Gangoh, Saharanpur (U.P) Dr. Anil Kumar LL.D., U.G.C. (N.E.T.), (Associate Professor) School of Law and Constitutional Studies, Shobhit University Gangoh, Saharanpur (U.P) ABSTRACT Marriage is a portrayal of an attachment and union whereas divorce implies separation. It is a fundamental right of a person to get married and to form a family which is given under Article 9 of European Union (E

Gunal S, LLB, Vinayaka Missions' Law SchoolMani Maran S, B.COM , LLB, Vinayaka Missions' Law School ABSTRACT In recent years, India’s engagement with the international community has grown significantly. Factors such as migration, employment opportunities abroad, international marriages, overseas education, and the expansion of digital trade have increased interactions across national borders. As a result, disputes involving foreign elements have become more frequent. Indian c

Javeed A, Faculty of Law, PES University ABSTRACT Necrophilia, commonly understood as a paraphilic attraction to or engaging in sexual acts with a corpse constitutes a grave violation of the dignity traditionally accorded to individual’s remains after death. Historically, the India criminal framework under the Indian Penal Code 1860, did not recognise the concept of necrophilia as an independent sexual offence. Instead conduct involving the mistreatment of the corpse was addr

Manorama Rameshwar Modhekar, B.A.LL.B. Manikchand Pahade Law College, Chh. Sambhajinagar (MAH) ABSTRACT As generative artificial intelligence moves from text-based outputs to high- fidelity "clones," we are witnessing the birth of the Digital Doppelganger, a hyper-realistic synthesis of an individual’s voice, likeness, and behavioral patterns. While these AI entities offer groundbreaking potential in entertainment, legacy preservation, and digital presence, they simultaneousl

Anurag Singh, Lovely Professional University, Punjab Shreyanshi Yadav, UPES, Dehradun ABSTRACT This study critically investigates the transparency gaps in corporate donations and political funding following the landmark 2024 Supreme Court judgment striking down the Electoral Bonds Scheme in India. Employing a doctrinal legal research methodology, the paper examines the constitutional imperatives underlying electoral finance, the regulatory framework governing corporate contri

Aishwarya Rathi, Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT Cross-border mergers have emerged as a significant mechanism for corporate restructuring in an increasingly globalised economic environment. As companies seek to expand beyond national boundaries, mergers involving entities incorporated in different jurisdictions have become an important strategy for achieving operational efficiency, market expansion, and technological integration. In

Krishnakumar A K, School of Law, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. ABSTRACT India is a densely populated country. Urbanization has a very bad impact on the environment. The study reveal that rapid urbanization has significant negative impacts on the environment. Many cities are polluted in the country due to what we put into the environment like harmful chemicals from power plants, industries, cars and other activities. The country is suffering from the environmenta

Ananya Santhosh, Ramaiah College of Law Kevin George M, Ramaiah College of Law A postgraduate student, researching a rare early 20th century Kannada novel titled Chandraprabhe , accessed it through her university’s digital library. The novel was unquestionably in the public domain, so she expected open access. Instead, she found the text locked behind a private tech aggregator’s restrictive viewer that blocked copying, downloading, screenshots, and offline reading. A work tha

Priya Mittal, Bathinda College of Law ABSTRACT That balance is at the heart of this law-related study, which investigates particularly the influence that such confessions can have on criminal investigations. Confessions are seen as one of the most potent forms of proof, able to connect a charged individual directly with a crime and help reveal defendant details like motive, method and accomplices. But their evidentiary value is largely contingent upon how they are obtained an

Lakshmi Satya Sumana Krovvidi, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam Pasupula Sindhu, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam Vegi Sevanthika Viharika, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam ABSTRACT Neuro-jurisprudence in India represents an evolving frontier of legal thought where neuroscience, law, and constitutional philosophy converge. With advances in brain science offering insights into memory, cognition, a

Suraj Kumar, Research Scholar, Chanakya National Law University, Patna ABSTRACT Legal investigation is often perceived as a technical exercise of collecting facts and interpreting statutes. However, this article argues that its true foundation lies in the clarity and precision of legal concepts. Without a coherent conceptual framework, legal research becomes fragmented, inconsistent and ultimately ineffective in advancing the law. The study critically examines the role of con

Nilanjana Ghosh, LL.M, Sister Nivedita University ABSTRACT The repeal of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), popularly known as the sedition law, was widely perceived as a historic step toward dismantling one of colonial India’s most repressive legal provisions. However, the enactment of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which criminalizes acts “endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India,” has revived longstanding debates co

Mr. Siddhant Naresh Pathak, BBA LLB (Hons.), School of Law, Christ University, Lavasa Campus, Pune ABSTRACT Cybercrime cases in India have been Increasing day by day and year after year in India, making digital forensic as an essential part of modern criminal justice system. Over 60% of the households are now connected to the internet. As the use of computers, smartphones, and the internet, crimes are also taking place more often in the digital space, which is why we need dig

Dr. Jyotsna Singh, Assistant Professor, Amity Law School, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus 1. Introduction The concept of state sovereignty, crystallized in the 1648 Peace of Westphalia, remains the primary constitutive principle of the international legal order. It denotes the competence of a state to exercise exclusive jurisdiction over its territory and its population to the exclusion of all other states. Historically, sovereignty was tied to physical borders

Chetan Patwa, (BBA LLB, LLM, DLL&LW), Assistant Professor, Renaissance Law College, Indore ABSTRACT The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 mark a landmark step in strengthening the safeguards available to consumers participating in India's rapidly expanding digital marketplace. These regulations impose clear obligations on e-commerce platforms to disclose accurate and complete information about products, sellers, and return or refund procedures, thereby reducing inf

Agnika Elango Rana, B.Com ., LL.B. (Hons.), Presidency University ABSTRACT Geographical Indications (GIs) have emerged as one of the crucial Intellectual Property Rights and attracted the concerns of the various developing as well as developed nations. The legal protection for Geographical Indicators, has a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, with significant milestones including the Lisbon Agreement (1958). However, the current mandatory, comprehensive, and gl

Abhishek Kumar, LLM (IPR), National Law University, Delhi ABSTRACT The Industry 4.0 revolution has been the main cause of the integration of AI into manufacturing. As a couple of effects, this revolution has necessitated the establishment of a strong intellectual property (IP) sector, which should be able to embrace AI technology for national economic growth. This research paper interrogates the existing patent system and highlights the pivotal issue of attributing inventor s

Tanishka Mishra & Tanay Salwe, Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar ABSTRACT Global commons are areas beyond national jurisdiction such as the high seas, atmosphere, Antarctica, and outer space, which are shared by all states and peoples.1 The way that global commons are run is a problem for international law. This is because these resources are available to everyone. Nobody actually owns them. This means that global commons are often used much and get damaged, which

Kamran Alam, Amity University, Lucknow Dr. Mudra Singh, Assistant Professor, Amity University, Lucknow Introduction The Constitution of India stands as one of the most comprehensive constitutional documents in the world, embodying the aspirations of a newly independent nation committed to justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. At the heart of this constitutional framework lie the Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III, which serve as guarantees against arbitrary state

Dilution Of Conservation Policies In The Western Ghats Of Karnataka: Legal Implications Of The Gadgil And Kasturirangan Committee Reports - With Special Reference To Threats And Conservation Of Elephants And Tigers In Western Ghats Sheela M J, School of Law, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences ABSTRACT The Western Ghats, recognized as one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, play a critical role in ecological stability and wildlife conservation in India. In Karnataka,

Mr. Navneet Raj Singh, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus Prof. Dr. Khushboo Malik, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR Campus ABSTRACT The author aims to present the legal and policy inadequacies that led to and aggravated the mass reverse migration of India’s migrant labour force during the central government's COVID-19 lockdown, which are discussed. This paper aims to discuss various issues that led to reverse migration. These issues may be summariz

Fesna Fasal, CSI College of Legal Studies ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of digital communication and social media platforms has significantly transformed the dynamics of public discourse and reputational harm. With the emergence of vloggers, influencers, and independent digital commentators, online criticism has become a common feature of contemporary media culture. However, the widespread reach and speed of digital communication have also increased the risk of defamatory cont

Claremont Daniella, Christ University Pune Lavasa Campus ABSTRACT The proposed research paper addresses the concept of prison privatisation by comparing India and the United States with regard to two important issues, specifically, healthcare and overcrowding. The study aims at answering the question whether the involvement of privacies in the running of prisons can really bring the long-standing problems to the real solution, or it would submerge human rights and responsibil