Paridhi Kurre, Hidayatullah National Law University Taniya Khusbu Kujur, Hidayatullah National Law University I. INTRODUCTION Deepfake, a term that attained popularity in 2017, is another phenomenon in the world of synthetic media. Deepfake technology is an artificial intelligence mechanism produced using machine learning techniques to create synthetic and hyper-realistic media, such as audio, video, images, etc. Deepfake is a portmanteau of “deep learning” and “fake”. It aro

Dr. Prerna Gulati, Associate Professor, IILM University, Greater Noida (India) Ms. Babita Rawat, LLM (IPR), IILM University, Greater Noida (India) ABSTRACT The Trade Marks Act, 1999 marked a significant legislative departure from its predecessor by expressly recognising the registration of shape of goods, packaging, and combination of colours as trademarks. Yet, despite over two decades of operation under this statute, the registration of unconventional marks including colour

Dr. Ujwala Bendale, Associate Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University, New Law College, Pune, Maharashtra. Adv. Vidit Kumar Kanaujia, LLM, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University, New Law College, Pune, Maharashtra. ABSTRACT Broadening the banking services in India has transformed the scenario of financial risk, resulting into an enlargement, more readily available and convenient consequences. Reportedly, in recent years, there has been a dramatic and pro

Kritika Shaw & Rishabh Bharadwaj, Amity University, Kolkata ABSTRACT Foreign Collaborations and Joint Ventures have proven to be significant approaches in promoting industry development, technological progress, and the globalisation process of business in India. The country has become an attractive place for multinational firms to invest due to its liberalisation toward foreign direct investments since 1991. While joint ventures allow firms both in India and outside the count

Arjun S, LLM (Commercial Law), CMRU School of Legal Studies Prof Dr. Aarati Tyagi, CMRU School of Legal Studies 1. ABSTRACT The modern business and employment relations are built on the Non- Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) as the primary tool which guarantees the safety of the confidential data, trade secrets, and commercial data. NDAs are widely applied within the context of all technology-related sectors, pharmaceuticals to finance and entertainment, there exists a wide gap co

Ayush Shailani, LL.M., School of Law Justice & Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P. Dr. Vikram Karuna, Assistant Professor, School of Law Justice & Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P. ABSTRACT International commercial arbitration has come to play a monumental role in international dispute resolution by providing a neutral, effortless and legally binding process of settling commercial disputes out across borders. Within this changing

Atibhi Sharma, Bennett University (The Times Group) 1. INTRODUCTION Invisible Mothers are the bedrock of our entire ecosystem, who are neglected from a system that guarantees to protect them, in local public areas, and in construction and domestic work, but these are the sections of society that are so normalised despite facing the crucial stripping away of their fundamental rights. India’s maternity regime sparks a contrast between its legislation and implementation. Women i

Adv. Sultan Cyril Roy, Christ University CHAPTER 1: Introduction Gaming is defined as "the practice or act of gambling" by Black's Law Dictionary, and it also includes "the existence of money or consideration, chance, and prize or reward" as aspects of gaming. The Black's Law Dictionary defines gambling as "placing a bet," and the ingredients of gambling are "a payment of a price for a chance to win a price." While responsible gambling is described as a collection of laws and

Disha Choudhary, School of Law, Justice and Governance, Gautam Buddha University ABSTRACT What significance would it hold for international human rights law if those states that drafted such provisions start considering themselves no longer obligated to follow them? The rules-based international order since 1945 has been challenged by an unprecedented existential crisis in 2026. This article argues the erosion of multilateralism by growing legal nihilism & impunity among grea

Laksh Srivastava, Professor of Law, Uttaranchal University Prof. Dr. Lakshmi Priya Vinjamuri, Law College Dehradun ABSTRACT Vehicle modifications in India offer a remarkable example of a regulatory regime that has failed to keep up to date with technological developments, commercial realities, and judicial interpretations. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, form the main statutory framework regulating vehicle modifications - yet both laws

Reena Rai S P, Presidency University, Bengaluru Ramya R, Presidency University, Bengaluru ABSTRACT The fashion industry in India, a vibrant blend of cultural heritage and modern innovation, is a cornerstone of economic growth, contributing significantly to employment, exports, and GDP. Valued at over USD 70 billion and projected to reach USD 125 billion by 2025, the sector thrives on the originality of garment designs, which embody both artistic expression and commercial valu

Adv. Afshan Pathan, LL.M, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, New Law College, Pune. Dr. Rashmi Dubey, Research Guide & Assistant Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, New Law College, Pune Dr. Jyoti Dharm, Dean & Vice-Principal, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, New Law College, Pune ABSTRACT Family Court in India undoubtedly has been established to resolve matrimonial disputes and this court has also undertaken its performance at par to ex

Abhi Yadav, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar ABSTRACT Traditionally, knowledge (TK) refers to the intellectual legacy of native and local communities accumulated over the years through experience. Despite its importance to society from a social, cultural, economic, and ecological point of view, the inadequacy of the existing intellectual property (IP) regime to offer protection for this type of knowledge is inherent in its structure. This paper focuses on th

Ayush Jindal, Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT India is grappling with one of the most severe judicial backlogs globally, with the government acting as the epicenter of this crisis. As of early 2025, roughly 4.4 crore cases are pending across various courts. Approximately half of these cases have the government as a litigant, whether it is the Union government, State governments, public sector undertakings, or local government bodies. This paper delves into the structural fac

Pratham Srivastava, D.A.V. Degree College, Lucknow (Affiliated to the University of Lucknow) Medical negligence in India sits at a difficult crossroads between law, ethics, and the uncertainties of science. It is an area where the consequences of error are deeply human, yet the standards of liability must remain legally precise. Over the decades, Indian jurisprudence has attempted to strike a careful balance: ensuring accountability for genuine negligence while protecting med

Netochukwu Nzewi-Okoye ABSTRACT This article critically examines Nigeria’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) framework, highlighting its evolution, legal foundations, and institutional mechanisms. It explores key legislations such as the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022; the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022; and the enabling statutes establishing the EFCC and NFIU. The analysis considers the progress made th

Anjali Chaudhary & Richa Yadav, BA LLB, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT This research paper presents a comprehensive doctrinal analysis of the constitutional validity of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, exploring its complex intersection with fundamental rights, gender equality, and religious pluralism. The primary objective is to evaluate the perceived tension between the Directive Principle enshrined in Article 44, which mandates the State to secure a uniform civil c

Sumit Negi, LLM. (Corporate Banking & Insurance Law), Amity Law School, Noida Dr. Sheeba Ahad, Assistant Professor, Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT The banking sector serves as the lifeblood of a modern economy. Yet, for decades, the Indian financial system has grappled with the debilitating pathology of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and the "Twin Balance Sheet" problem. This dissertation provides a comprehensive legal assessment of the evolution, efficacy, and future traject

Muskan Choudhary, Jagannath University, Jaipur (Rajasthan) Dr. Varsha Dhabhai, Jagannath University, Jaipur (Rajasthan) ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape of innovation by enabling machines to autonomously generate technological solutions. Traditional patent systems were designed with the assumption that inventors are human beings who contribute intellectual effort to the creation of inventions. However, modern AI systems can generate novel in

Tanishka Yadav, Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India ABSTRACT This paper explores the growing challenges that artificial intelligence (AI) brings to copyright law, especially in determining authorship and ownership of creative works. It focuses on the legal frameworks in India and the United Kingdom, highlighting how existing laws largely built around human creativity, struggle to address content generated with the help of AI. Through a comparative analysis

Spandhana M, B.A.LLB (Hons.), BITS Law School, Mumbai ABSTRACT Although the transition from the Indian Evidence Act to the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam represents an important moment in Indian criminal justice system’s history, it however, remains anchored to an obsolete "inclusionary rule" that prioritizes the relevancy of evidence over the legality of the procedure of acquisition. This essay argues that the current statute’s failure to adopt the "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree"

Dhairya Pandhi, BA LLB (Hons.), MIT-WPU School of Law, Centre for Crime Sciences and Forensic Intelligence (CCSFI) ABSTRACT Behavioural profiling occupies a contested position within investigative practice, situated between legitimate investigative inference and epistemically unsupported narrative construction. While investigators inevitably draw inferences from conduct, scene dynamics, and interaction patterns, the legitimacy of profiling depends on whether such reasoning re

Anbarasi. M, B.SC, M.SC, LL.M, VISTAS, Pallavarm, Chennai. Dr. S. Jenifer Stella, Assistant Professor & HOD, School of Law, VISTAS, Pallavarm, Chennai. ABSTRACT This article discusses the laws and rules related to data protection in India in today’s digital world. With the growing use of the internet, mobile apps, and online services, personal data is being collected and used on a large scale. This makes the protection of personal information very important. The main aim of t

Saptarshi Sengupta & Kanika Gupta, Amity University, Kolkata ABSTRACT Insider Trading is the buying and selling of a security of a company by individuals that own material, information that is non-accessible to the public with regards to the company’s inner workings. This includes stocks, or certain options by the corporate insiders and their associates based on the company’s firm. "The securities laws use 'insider' in different ways," said Marc Fagel, a lecturer at Stanford