Shivani Mishra & Vedika Dalvi, BA. LL.B., Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law, Mumbai ABSTRACT This paper examines the Supreme Court’s decision in Niraj Jain v. Competent Authority (2026), a significant case dealing with land acquisition, compensation, and the limits of administrative power. The dispute arose during the Rowghat–Jagdalpur railway project, where compensation awarded to around 550 landowners was withheld or cancelled due to allegations of fraud against a small grou

Harshit Chand, Uttaranchal University Satyam Sharma, Uttaranchal University ABSTRACT The Preamble, which states India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, demonstrates how the Indian Constitution's framers, lead by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, infused secular principles into its structure. Articles 25 to 28 outlaw discrimination on the basis of religion and guarantee religious freedom. This essay covers major opinions and arguments from the Constituent Assemb

Trishraj Singh, Bennett University ABSTRACT On 17 April 2026, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 — the constitutional centrepiece of a three-bill package that also included the Delimitation Bill, 2026 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — was defeated in the Lok Sabha during a specially convened parliamentary session. The Bill proposed to expand Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, enable delimitation based on the 2011 Census, and operationalise women

Ms. Durga M. Ghanchi, Research Scholar, School of Commerce, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India Ms. Tejal Sharma, Research Scholar, School of Commerce, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India Dr. C. R. Marvadi, Professor, School of Commerce, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India ABSTRACT This study attempts to assess the awareness of female students of Gujarat University about the laws and guidelines relating to sexual harassment. In India, despite the presence of many legal pro

Garima Kanwal, Ph.D Research Scholar at Maharishi Markandeshwar University Mullana, Ambala (Haryana). Dr. Poonam Lamba, Assistant Professor of Law at Maharishi Markandeshwar University Mullana, Ambala (Haryana). ABSTRACT The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment, 1985 to tackle the growing problem of political defections of the ministers and to ensure stable governance. When the Constitut

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, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Prof Dr. Lakshmi Priya Vinjamur, Professor of Law, Uttaranchal University 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 modific

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