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Beyond The Crown: Britain’s Constitutional Imprint On America’s Separation Of Powers
Asst. Prof. Tabassum Sultana, CMR University School of Legal Studies Anoushka Girish, CMR University School of Legal Studies ABSTRACT The doctrine of separation of powers, most notably articulated by Montesquieu in De l’Esprit des Lois (1748), finds its origins in the gradual constitutional evolution of Britain, though it was more rigidly institutionalised in the United States. This paper traces how centuries of English constitutional struggle from the Magna Carta (1215) to t
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Nov 20, 20251 min read
Dissolution Of Islamic Marriages In Tanzania: Do Muslim Husbands Take Pace With The Statutory Law?
By Abdulrahman O.J. Kaniki, Senior Lecturer and Dean, Faculty of Law, Catholic University of Mbeya, Tanzania. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8552-9111 ABSTRACT This paper analyses the legal and institutional framework related to dissolution of Islamic marriages in Tanzania. The paper gives a brief historical perspective on status and application of Islamic law on domestic relations aspects in the country. Despite the independence, colonial influence was still felt, given the fac
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Nov 16, 20252 min read
Evolving Dynamics Of Mergers And Acquisitions In India: Legal Reforms, Regulatory Shifts, And Future Pathways
Mahalakshmi, Presidency University ABSTRACT Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have become an indispensable component of modern business strategy, serving as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and market expansion. In the Indian context, the past decade has marked a profound transformation in the M&A landscape, driven by both economic liberalization and legislative modernization. The convergence of regulatory oversight by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the Competition C
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Nov 16, 20252 min read
Interplay Between Acquittal In Predicate Offences And PMLA Prosecutions: Post-Vijay Madanlal Chaudhary Analysis
Diksha, B.A. LL.B. (Hons), Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus, GGSIPU ABSTRACT The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 gives a complicated connection between underlying crimes and prosecutions for money laundering. Subsequently to the Supreme Court's decision in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary , which determined that an individual who has been finally absolved either by discharge, acquittal, or quashing cannot be subjected to PMLA actions, High Cou
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Nov 16, 20251 min read
Economic Offences Under The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Aditya Goswami, IILM University Mr. Paras Yadav, Assistant Professor, IILM University ABSTRACT The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) transforms India in terms of criminal law, particularly the treatment of economic crime. The BNS replaces the colonial Indian Penal Code of 1860 and establishes a contemporary and holistic system to cope with such white-collar and financial crimes as forgery, counterfeiting, hawala transactions, and organised financial fraud. This paper conduc
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Nov 16, 20252 min read
Balancing Liberty & Restriction: Constitutional Evolution Of Free Speech In India
Kishore Kulkarni, B.A. LL.B., Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College of Law, Bangalore * “To say that restraints on freedom of speech and expression are permissible under our constitution is not to say that any particular restraint is desirable or ought to be imposed” -H.M. Seervai Throughout India’s freedom struggle there was a persistent demand for a written Bill of Rights for the people of India which included guarantee of free speech. Understandably, the Founding Fathers of t
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Nov 16, 20251 min read
Judicial Deference To Administrative Expertise: Balance Between Law And Policy
Nagalakshmi R, B.Sc . LL.B. (Hons.), Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, School of Law, Bengaluru ABSTRACT Administrative decision-making in India has become more complex as regulatory organisations, specialised agencies, and policy-driven governance have grown in number. The court, as the custodian of constitutional law, is frequently faced with the difficult task of assessing how much it should intervene in administrative operations requiring technical or policy knowled
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Nov 16, 20251 min read
Marital Rape: A Legal Dilemma
Ananya H.R, B.A. LL.B. (Hons), JSS Law College, Autonomous, Mysuru, Karnataka. ABSTRACT This article provides a comprehensive insight into the complexities and implications of marital rape exceptions. The topic of marital rape has been a long-debated issue in legal and social circumstances, which are identified by a historic precedent that often said that consent for sexual intercourse lies within the marriage contract. Women in society play a vital role; it is difficult to i
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Nov 16, 20251 min read
European Works Councils: Development, Reform, And Ireland’s Emerging Role
Tadgh Quill-Manley, Student at King ’ s Inns, ‘Glenwood,’ Cork, Ireland ABSTRACT This article examines the development of European Works Councils (EWCs) from their creation under Directive 94/45/EC through to current reform debates, situating Ireland at the centre of post-Brexit developments. It argues that while the European Union has progressively expanded employee- consultation rights, EWCs face profound structural challenges arising from digitalisation, platform work, and
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Nov 16, 20252 min read
From Punishment To Reformation: Evaluating The Impact Of Community Service Under The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Ms. Palak Jha, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), IILM University, Greater Noida Mr. Paras Yadav, Assistant Professor, IILM University, Greater Noida ABSTRACT The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)1, represents a paradigmatic reorientation of Indian criminal jurisprudence, marking the formal conclusion of a colonial legal legacy that persisted for more than 160 years under the Indian Penal Code, 18602. Through the incorporation of reformative elements such as community service, the BNS red
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Nov 16, 20251 min read
Reconciling Freedom Of Expression And Copyright In The Age Of Digital Constitutionalism
Aditya Kumar, LLM (IP), Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT The digital era has transformed the relationship between freedom of expression and copyright. Historically, copyright operated as a limited monopoly to reward creativity, while freedom of expression served as the foundation of democratic participation. Yet, the rise of the Internet, social media platforms, and algorithmic enforcement has blurred the boundaries between creative autonomy and proprietary
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Nov 16, 20251 min read
Technology And Access To Justice: A Double- Edged Sword In The Digital Age
Shivansh Singh, Presidency University, Bangalore Jahangeer Alom, Presidency University, Bangalore Richa Kashyap, Presidency University, Bangalore ABSTRACT Technology can revolutionize India's overworked legal system. The National Judicial Data Grid gives the public access to 32 crore judgments, Tele-Law has reached 50 million rural beneficiaries, and the E-Courts Project has automated 18,735 courts. These improvements have removed geographical barriers, expedited case resolut
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Nov 16, 20252 min read
Beyond Supriyo V. Union Of India: Charting The Legislative Pathway For Marriage Equality And Civil Unions
Vishal Anand, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Patna University ABSTRACT This article critically examines the legal and social landscape for relationship recognition for LGBTQIA+ persons in India following the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India. The Court, while unanimously acknowledging the discrimination faced by queer couples and affirming their right to cohabit and form unions, stopped short of granting marriage equali
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Nov 16, 20252 min read
Age Of Marriage, Consent And Uniform Civil Code
Aaliyah Bose & Sanvi Shetty, Jindal Global Law School ABSTRACT The discussion around the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India is not straightforward, being affected by past legal decisions regarding polygamy and child marriage. The UCC is perceived by minority groups as a means of erasing cultural distinctions, thereby endangering their practices relating to family law and divorce. The issue of how to achieve equality without compromising diversity is brought to the fore, as the
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Nov 16, 20251 min read
Comparative Study Of Public Sector Whistle- Blower Protection: The Indian And UK Perspective
Ashvidha Sadhasivam, Assistant Professor of Law, KMC College of Law ABSTRACT: Whistleblowing is a tool for good corporate governance in which workers expose wrongdoing to the public or other higher authorities that occurs in the organization. Whistleblowing is the disclosure of information by a person, and the individual who blows the whistle is known as the whistleblower. This pose like a whistle that sounds everywhere both in the corporations and also among the general publ
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Nov 15, 20251 min read
The Digital Equilibrium: Governing AI, Safeguarding Due Process, And Charting The Future Of International Arbitration
Anurag Nair, Nirma University ABSTRACT The foundational promise of international arbitration has always rested on three pillars: providing quick, inexpensive, and equitable trials before an impartial tribunal, preserving party autonomy, and maintaining minimal involvement from state judiciaries. For decades, this model ensured arbitration remained the preferred method for resolving global commercial disputes. However, the acceleration of global commerce, the exponential rise
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Nov 15, 20252 min read
A Comparative Study Of Colour-Coded Warrants In The Indian Criminal Justice System: Evolution, Purpose, And Administrative Significance
Mr. Ashish Kumar, Research Scholar, Faculty of Law, Banasthali Vidhyapith, Tonk, Rajasthan ABSTRACT Warrants serve as vital legal instruments that authorize law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities, and international organizations to act within the bounds of the law. Across different jurisdictions and organizational frameworks, warrants come in various colors, each symbolizing specific purposes and commands. This comprehensive article explores the diverse types of warra
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Nov 15, 20251 min read
Criminal Liability Of Autonomous Vehicles
Snehpreet Kaur, LL.M. (Master of Laws), University Institute of Legal Studies, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India. Dr. Harshita Thalwal, Associate Professor, University Institute of Legal Studies, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India ABSTRACT Automation in mobility disrupts long settled assumptions that anchor criminal fault to a human Automation in mobility destabilizes criminal law assumptions that locate fault solely in a human driver’s choices and bodily
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Nov 15, 20252 min read
Floods As Hydro-Social Disasters In India: Colonial Legacies, Legal Gaps, And The Quest For Environmental Justice
Virender Negi, Professor, UILS, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Prachi Sharma, Research Scholar, Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh. ABSTRACT In India, floods are not solely just natural disasters; they are intricate socio- legal phenomena influenced by institutional shortcomings, infrastructure choices, and colonial legacies. Floods are redefined in this work as hydro- social disasters, which are phenomena that result from the interaction of human actions, natu
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Nov 15, 20251 min read
A Comparative Assessment Of Recent Global Legal Developments And India's Legal Services Authorities Act Of 1987
Dr. Shilpa B P, Principal, Devanga Sangha college of Law, Bengaluru, Karnataka Dr. Arun. S, Principal, SJR College of Law, Race Course Road, Bengaluru Ms. Likitha Prasad N, Student, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka ABSTRACT The study aims to draw a comparative appraisal of the “Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987” of India to the current trends in the globe on “legal aid and access-to-justice” notions. The identified objectives are to evaluate the framewo
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Nov 15, 20251 min read
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