Sourav Roy, BBA LLB, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, Maharashtra ABSTRACT This study examines the multi-dimensional influence of social media on public opinion and its subsequent impact on the right to a fair trial. The advent of digital platforms has democratized information sharing and public discourse, allowing for increased transparency and accountability in law enforcement and judicial processes. However, this accessibility has also led to the rise of “Trial by media” wher

Prashansa Jain, Ishita Jain & Vansh Chouhan, B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), Government New Law College, Indore. ABSTRACT The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has completely upheavaltered the way business cases in India are resolved. The IBC is bringing a perspective on how business disputes can be resolved with a modern outlook. The complexities of the IBC have generated problems such as limiting because of legal disputes, delays, and loss of value when large organizations go belly-up.

Snehashree Pradhan, Department of Law, Fakir Mohan University Sukanya Dwivedy, Madhusudan Law University 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s decision in Balram Singh v Union of India is a reminder of the accepted position that the Parliament can make changes to the Constitution, including the amendments to the Preamble. The central issue of the debate was with the term “secular” and “socialist” which were added to the Preamble with the Constitution (Forty-Second Amen

Mrs. Sampadika Mohanty, Research Scholar, YBN University ABSTRACT Undertrial prisoners constitute more than three-fourths of India’s total prison population, revealing the persistent crisis of pre-trial detention and judicial delay. Their prolonged incarceration often undermines basic constitutional rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 21, 22, and 39A of the Indian Constitution. Despite multiple judicial interventions and policy efforts, systemic barriers—such as poverty, ove

Samyuktha Sree, SRM School of Law 1. List of Abbreviations UNCLOS – United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea IMO – International Maritime Organization UNTOC – United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime EEZ – Exclusive Economic Zone ITLOS – International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ICC – International Criminal Court 2. Introduction The world’s oceans covering more than 70% of the Earth surface which play a crucial role in global trade, energy se

Mehak Kapoor, Department of Laws, Panjab University ABSTRACT This research explores the judiciary's role as a vital stabilizing entity in addressing federal tensions in India, where conflicts often emerge between the Center and the States due to the Constitution's federal framework with pronounced unitary characteristics. Through mechanisms like judicial review, constitutional interpretation, and its original jurisdiction under Article 131, the Supreme Court ensures that issu

Pooja S, The Tamilnadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai INTRODUCTION : Despite being thought of as a legacy of the Middle Ages, witch-hunting is still a widespread and terrible type of violence in many regions of the world. Superstition, patriarchy, economic exploitation, social isolation, and the use of fear are still its fundamental causes. Witch-hunting is one of the most obvious examples of how vulnerable people are criminalised, stigmatised, and viciously punished in

Adv. Harsha Binth Saif, National University of Advanced Legal Studies ABSTRACT Patent law has long been reflective of the opposites and the conflicts that they generate, viz. the preservation of innovation and simultaneously the protection of the public interest. The chronology of India's post-colonial shift away from the colonial Patents Act 1911, followed by the Patents Act 1970, and subsequently to the TRIPS-compatible amendments of 1999, 2002, and 2005, demonstrates the b

Pooja Raj, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Gurugram University ABSTRACT False rape accusations are a serious concern in India, affecting the lives of the accused, undermining genuine victims, and straining the justice system. While protecting survivors of sexual violence is crucial, wrongful allegations can lead to irreversible damage to innocent individuals, including social stigma, legal harassment, and wrongful imprisonment. This paper examines the legal and ethical c

Advocate Rao Gajender Singh Dr. Anjali Sherawat, Associate Professor, School of Law, Sushant University, Gurugram Advocate Sapna Rao Dr. Himadri day, Associate Professor, Department of Planning, Art & Research, School of Art & Architecture, Sushant University ABSTRACT Human rights are the natural and the fundamental rights that are entitlements of each and every individual since they are human beings. Like air, water and food are fundamental in the survival of the human body,

Ms. G. Jaya Sheela, Research Scholar, Assistant Professor, Govt Law College, Tiruchirappalli Dr. S. Murugesan, Research Supervisor, Professor, Principal, Govt Law College, Karaikudi. ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of food delivery platforms in Tamil Nadu has created a new class of urban workers whose workplaces are not confined within four walls but extend to the streets, exposing them to significant environmental and climatic risks. This study undertakes a legal inquiry into t

Aarohi Prakash, CMR University ABSTRACT In India, marriage has traditionally been regarded as a sacred institution, often at the expense of recognizing the individual rights of women within it. The marital rape exception under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, continues to uphold the outdated presumption of implied and irrevocable consent between spouses. This paper critically questions the legitimacy of this exception in the context of constitutional guarantees of

Chinnu. S, Assistant Professor, Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram ABSTRACT The evolution of space law has been shaped by the rapid growth of space exploration and the emerging sector of space tourism. Initially focused on sovereignty, resource use, and peaceful exploration, space law now encompasses regulations addressing commercial activities, liability, environmental protection, and the rights of private individuals in orbit. The rise of space tourism has i

Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, BA LLB (Hons.) Jindal Global Law School ABSTRACT Section 234 of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, is envisaged to provide a fundamental structure for cross-border mergers and amalgamations between Indian companies and foreign companies, keeping in mind the ever- increasing global integration of businesses. However, a very critical part of this Section has never been in operation, thus greatly restricting its intended usefulness. A

Varidhi Khaitan, Bhavya Sharma & Dhruv Parag Kulkarni, O.P. Jindal Global Law School ABSTRACT The paper critically examines the legal, social, and constitutional dimensions of bigamy in India and explores what the recently enacted Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code has to say with respect to this age-old problem. The study traces the historical evolution of bigamy from its religiously regulated origins to its criminalization under the Indian Penal Code and the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanh

Yashveena, Amity Law School, Amity University, Mohali, Punjab, India ABSTRACT The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) signifies a major redrafting of India's substantive criminal law since the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860 was enacted. In doing so, the BNS abandoned the colonial-era code and brought about a dramatic change in the way criminal offences were structured and classified, showing an effort to bring the law into line with social realities, technology, and constitu

V. Swati & M. Swathi, Assistant Professor, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) ABSTRACT Climate change is a global crisis, but its impacts are not equally distributed. Vulnerable populations including Indigenous communities, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), low- income groups, and those dependent on climate-sensitive livelihoods—bear a disproportionate burden. These communities often lack the economic, political, and infrastructural capacit

Joel James J, Tamilnadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT Medical liability in India operates within an increasingly complex framework shaped by tort law, contract law and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, each contributing distinct but overlapping principles governing the responsibilities of medical professionals. As healthcare transitions from traditional individual practice to corporatised, technology-driven institutions, courts have been required to refine the standar

Vedika Agarwal, Symbiosis Law School Pune Taranjeet Singh, Symbiosis Law School Pune ABSTRACT Over the years, tax administration has been excessively changed by the increased technology usage of economies around the world, which led to the giving of fresh powers to tax authorities of India that have reached deep into people’s virtual digital domains. India showed this evolution through the Income Tax Bill 2025, which allowed tax authorities to have far-reaching access to elec

Nidhi Prabha, Institute of Law, Nirma University ABSTRACT The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 was enacted with the objective of combating the concealment and legitimization of illicit proceeds by safeguarding India’s financial system and fulfilling its international obligations under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework. Over the course of human history, money laundering has remained a persistent problem. Traditionally the Hawala system in India has been