Arya Reghunathan Research Scholar, Government Arts college, Trivandrum University of Kerala, Kerala, India Dr. Vijila. V Associate Professor, Government Arts college, Trivandrum University of Kerala, Kerala, India ABSTRACT This study evaluates the impact of education and consumer attitude on purchasing behaviour towards Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged handicrafts in Kerala. GI tags act as tool to ensure authenticity and quality of the products. The research analyses how e

Akshita Choudhary, BCom LLB, Gujarat National Law University ABSTRACT Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) constitute a fundamental pillar of the global economy, contributing significantly to employment, particularly in India where they rank as the second-largest employer after the agricultural sector. The proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has garnered substantial attention across diverse industries. Initially perceived as a facilitator of automation, AI h

Kali Shukla, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad Introduction An indispensable element in the attempt to achieve natural justice is that of giving both sides a chance to present their case. Resultantly, summons are a crucial step of the judicial process. As laid down in Halsbury's Laws of India, service of summons on the defendant is of prime importance, as it is intended to inform him of the institution of the suit and to extend an opportunity to resist the same. Within the

Niranjan Baghwar, National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi ABSTRACT This research paper interrogates the legal, administrative, and criminal dimensions of land transactions in Jharkhand, a state where tribal land is not merely a resource but a repository of identity, ancestry, and constitutional promise. Anchored in the protective framework of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, 1908 and the Santhal Parganas Tenancy (SPT) Act, 1949, Jharkhand’s land governance

Akshita Choudhary, Gujarat National Law University Ishita Ghughariwala, Gujarat National Law University Introduction & Conceptual Framework Background & Significance: Digital lending has become a revolutionary force in India's financial system over the last decade, fueled by regulatory push, technology, and a growing need for credit. The industry has expanded leaps and bounds, with digital disbursements rising 12 times between 2017 and 2020. By 2023, India's digital lending i

Jasbir, LL.B., Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak Instead of Gutting Consumer Protection, We Should Be Expanding It. – Hillary Clinton ABSTRACT Millions of customers worldwide are impacted by the critical issue of consumer protection in standard form contracts. In Indian context, the consumers are not aware about their rights. In order to improve consumer rights and guarantee fair and transparent contract conditions, this research paper explores the legal framework, importa

Shreya Mahajan, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru I. Introduction This essay examines the controversial ‘Cash-for-Query’ scandal in the Indian Parliament and the subsequent legal case challenging the expulsion of implicated members. This essay focuses on Justice Raveendran’s dissenting judgment that should have been followed. For this, we will first examine the facts concerning the case. Second, we will analyse the dissenting judge’s holding and the rationale

Shama Bhat, B.A. LL.B., PES University, Bangalore ABSTRACT This paper attempts to explore the extension of copyright protection to fashion shows and to analyze questions that are emerging in the fashion industry such as the copyrightability of fashion shows, the author of the said work and if models are considered performers thereby building on whether catwalk is a performance or not. It explores how fashion shows, often dismissed as commercial spectacles, embody elements of

Swara Mehta, Institute of Law, Nirma University Vasavi Trivedi, Lloyd Law College ABSTRACT What if the greatest threat to justice in India is not the absence of law, but a tool buried within its procedural mandate? Imagine a legal provision, designed to ensure fairness and provide a systematic mechanism, is designed to create delays, backlog and profound disillusionment. This is not a hypothetical scenario, but it’s a startling reality of the adjournment culture entrenched wi

Bincy Mariam Biju, Ashbin V Karim & Yumna KP, Bharata Matha School of Legal Studies ABSTRACT Climate change has evolved from an environmental phenomenon into a pressing human-rights and social-justice crisis. Extreme weather events, sea- level rise, coastal erosion, recurrent floods, and prolonged droughts are already triggering large-scale internal displacements in India and worldwide, disproportionally affecting marginalized communities who lack the resources to adapt or re

Devesh Kumar, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla BENCH President Bedjaoui; Vice-President Schwebel; Judges Oda, Guillaume, Shahabuddeen, Weeramantry, Ranjeva, Herczegh, Shi, Fleischhauer, Koroma, Vereshchetin, Ferrari Bravo, Higgins; Registrar Valencia-Ospina. QUESTION BEFORE THE COURT Pursuant to Article 96, paragraph, of the Charter of the United Nations, the court requested the International Court of Justice urgently to render its advisory opinion on the foll

Shreya Kshirsagar, B.A., LL.B (Hons.), Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai Introduction - Ballistic Forensics as part of Expert Evidence Evidence is a mode of ascertaining the truth. According to section 60 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (hereinafter “IEA”), direct evidence by a witness should refer to a fact what has been seen, heard or perceived by any other organs or by any other means or manner. To draw the conclusion from the set of facts is within the domain of the

Mananika Deb, BA LLB, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam ABSTRACT This case comment analyses the Delhi High Court’s decision in Anamol Bhandari (Minor) v. Delhi Technological University, a landmark judgment addressing the unequal academic relaxation extended to persons with disabilities (PwDs) vis-à-vis Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) candidates. The case raised crucial constitutional questions under Article 14, particularly on whether a 5% relaxatio

T K Pranavesh, SRM Institute of Science & Technology ABSTRACT Reforms to sexual-offence law in India have prioritized survivor protection and faster access to justice for victims of sexual violence. Yet, an unexamined counter-reality exists: the phenomenon of false rape allegations. While sexual violence devastates lives, malicious accusations too inflict irreparable harm—social, psychological, and economic—on the falsely accused. This paper explores the legal definitions of

Vikash N., N. Anas, Nirmal K.R., KMC College of Law ABSTRACT The doctrine of ultra vires, derived from Latin meaning 'beyond powers,' remains one of the most debated principles in corporate jurisprudence. Initially developed in 19th-century English law, the doctrine served as a safeguard ensuring that corporations operated strictly within the powers defined by their constitutive documents. Although the rigid enforcement of this doctrine often caused commercial inconvenience,

Prof. Shakeel Ahmad, Dean & Professor, Department of Law, Aligarh Muslim University Abhishek Kumar, Research Scholar, Aligarh Muslim University Case: Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty vs Union Of India Court : Supreme Court of India Bench : Five-Judge Constitution Bench (Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli, and Justice P.S. Narasimha) Date of Decision: October 17, 2023 1. Introduction When it comes to LGBTQ+ rig

Isha Amin , Advocate ABSTRACT The enactment of India's four new Labour Codes, particularly the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (IRC) and the Code on Social Security, 2020 (CoSS), heralds a foundational restructuring of the legal framework governing employment obligations during corporate restructuring events such as mergers, acquisitions (M&A), and business transfers. This study presents an elaborate analysis of the legislative mechanics that determine successor liability, em

Ritika S, Government Law College, Salem Harinidevi S, Government Law College, Salem INTRODUCTION Earth’s average temperature, which had been constant over a long period because of the size and heat absorption capacity of the oceans, has increased to about 2° Fahrenheit (F) or 1° Celsius (C) since the pre-industrial era (1850–1900) due to the emission of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). This may seem like a small number, but it has caused climate change. And the rate of global warming

Prof. (Dr.) Asmita Vaidya, Principal, Government Law College, Mumbai M.E.S.V. Krupakar, Research Scholar, Dept. of Law, University of Mumbai ABSTRACT The rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems has intensified legal and ethical debates concerning the use of copyrighted material in training datasets. These systems are built on large-scale ingestion of digital content like text, images, and audiovisual works which are sourced from publicly accessi

Ayushi Lakshmi Verma, Practicing Advocate at Patna High Court* INTRODUCTION Imagine walking down the streets and you come across a person...