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Human Rights Of Older Persons In India: Accessibility Challenges And A Doctrinal Analysis
Dr. Mandeep Kaur, Associate Professor, School of Law, Mahindra University, Hyderabad ABSTRACT India is undergoing a profound demographic transition that is converting a predominantly young society into a rapidly ageing one. As the share of persons aged sixty and above advances towards one-fifth of the population by the middle of the century, the question of how the legal system secures the “basic human rights of older persons” acquires fresh urgency. This paper offers a doctr
IJLLR Journal
Jul 21 min read
Fraudulent Transfers In Indian Property Law: Rethinking Section 53 Of The Transfer Of Property Act, 1882 In The Insolvency Era
Vanshika Gupta, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies ABSTRACT Section 53 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 has long been the primary statutory remedy available to individual creditors seeking to set aside fraudulent transfers of immovable property by insolvent debtors. Rooted in the English Statute of Elizabeth, 1571, the provision protects creditors from deliberate pre-judgment alienations designed to defeat their claims. However, the enactment of the Insolvency
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Jul 22 min read
Justice In The Age Of Algorithms: A Constitutional Analysis Of AI Governance
Shradha Shankar, B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Symbiosis Law School, Pune ABSTRACT The rising application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance by the State has resulted in a paradigm shift in the nature of the decision-making mechanisms in India. Even though the application of Artificial Intelligence has the potential to generate optimal results in decision-making with speed and objectivity, there is a significant constitutional issue surrounding the application of Artificia
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Jul 21 min read
A Study On The Victim Compensation System: The Need For An Overhaul To Achieve Affirmative Justice
Dr. Prakruthi A R, Assistant Professor of Law, Vidyavardhaka Law College, Mysuru ABSTRACT Despite developments, several challenges continue to affect the effectiveness of the victim compensation system. Lack of awareness, procedural delays, inadequate compensation amounts, and inconsistencies in implementation often prevent victims from receiving meaningful relief. Moreover, compensation alone cannot fully address the diverse needs of victims, who may require long-term medica
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Jun 301 min read
Gender Justice Through Judicial Activism
Asmita Tyagi, Symbiosis Law School, Noida, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) 1. INTRODUCTION: 1.1 Description of the Topic/Abstract: Gender justice can be defined as the just and equal treatment of human beings regardless of their gender with the provision of equality of rights, opportunities as well as dignity in all areas of life. In India, gender justice has become a practice necessary component of constitutional democracy since social systems have historically c
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Jun 302 min read
Regulating Greenwashing In Indian Corporate Disclosures: A Critical Analysis Of The BRSR Core Framework, SEBI's ESG Rating Provider Regulations, And The Road Ahead
Anushka Patil, B.A LL.B., Sonopant Dandekar Shikshan Mandali’s Law College, Palghar ABSTRACT India's ESG disclosure regime has evolved rapidly from the National Voluntary Guidelines (2011) and the Business Responsibility Report (2012) to the BRSR (2021), the BRSR Core (2023) and the SEBI (ESG Rating Providers) Regulations, 2024. Indian law, however, still contains no statutory definition of greenwashing, no dedicated remedy for misled investors and only residual liability und
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Jun 301 min read
Reconceptualising Criminal Responsibility: The Evolution Of The Insanity Defence From Moral Philosophy To Constitutional Jurisprudence In India
Ayush Tiwari, B.A. LL.B., School of Law, Bahra University, Solan ABSTRACT The concept of mental integrity has progressively evolved beyond its traditional medical dimensions to emerge as a significant constitutional and human rights concern, intrinsically linked to the principles of dignity, autonomy, and personal liberty. This article examines the development of mental health jurisprudence and the insanity defence within criminal law, with particular emphasis on the Indian l
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Jun 302 min read
Finder Of Goods: Why Law Treats A Finder As A Bailee
Shambhavi, Chanakya National Law University ABSTRACT The law of a finder of goods under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is an interesting amalgamation of morality and duty, where obligations are created in the absence of a contract. This research paper explores why a finder of goods is considered a bailee, with emphasis on the quasi-contractual nature of this relationship. It starts with examining the definition of "lost goods" and the status of the finder, and then moves to st
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Jun 302 min read
Harish Rana V. Union Of India 2026: A Critical Analysis Of The Judicial Evolution Of Passive Euthanasia In India
Rabiya Shaikh, BBA LLB (Hons), University of Mumbai Law Academy ABSTRACT In the judgment of Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026) delivered by J.B. Pardiwala and K.V Visvanathan, the Supreme Court, for the first time, permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining medical treatment CANH, without an executed Advance Medical Directive AMD. Unlike active euthanasia, which remains categorically prohibited in India as it constitutes an offence under the Indian Penal Code, Passive euth
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Jun 301 min read
Arbitration Clauses In Online Contracts: Enforceability Under Indian Law
Garvit Mathur, Associate at Seth Associates ABSTRACT Most people who shop, stream, or sign up for an app online never read the contract they are agreeing to. Buried inside that contract is often an arbitration clause, a term that decides where and how any future dispute will be resolved, long before any dispute exists. This article looks at whether such clauses can actually be enforced under Indian law, working through the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, the Informati
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Jun 301 min read
Whether A Suicide Note Be Considered A Dying Declaration Or Not?
Abhyuday Kumar, Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT The article evaluates the concepts of dying declaration and suicide note in a legal setting, while discussing the legal and evidentiary ramifications of claiming that suicide notes are a reliable category of evidence. It discusses the similarities and differences between the dying declaration and the suicide note, noting that both are expressions disclosing the cause of death or event causing death. It discusses the admissibili
IJLLR Journal
Jun 301 min read
Right To Bail In India: Statutory Provision Or Constitutional Right
Yash Jalonha, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur ABSTRACT The Right to Bail is unquestionably one of the most crucial rights of an accused person under the Criminal Justice System. Bail is founded upon the principle of personal liberty, equality and presumption of innocence, it maintains the balance between the rights of an individual and the societal interests. The Legal Regime governing bail within India is predominantly defined by statutory provisions laid within Bharatiya Nagar
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Jun 301 min read
Challenging The Silence: Marital Rape, Gender Justice, And Human Rights
Niharika Verma, Research Scholar, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. ABSTRACT Marital rape, the non-consensual intercourse by a spouse, remains a pressing issue at the intersection of gender justice and human rights. This research paper explores the pervasive yet often overlooked crime of marital rape, emphasizing its profound implications for the rights and dignity of individuals, particularly women. Despite advancements in women's rights globally, marital rape p
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Jun 302 min read
Command Responsibility Under International Criminal Law: Assessing The Liability Of Leaders For War Crimes
Sivaraman, LL.M. (International Law and Organization), University of Madras, Department of Legal Studies ABSTRACT War crimes are among the gravest violations of international law because they threaten human dignity, civilian protection, and the principles of humanity. In many armed conflicts, crimes are not committed only by individual soldiers but also occur because military commanders and political leaders fail to prevent or punish unlawful acts committed by persons under t
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Jun 301 min read
From Stigma To Statute: The Legal Battle For Menstrual Rights And Equity
Sonakshi Singh, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) INTRODUCTION Menstruation is a biological process which takes place in females after they go through puberty. It is a process through which the body of a female prepares itself to nurture a fertilised egg. A thick lining in the uterus is created for this purpose. When the body finds out that the egg is not fertilised, the thick lining along with the egg comes out of the body through the vaginal ope
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Jun 302 min read
Mandatory Blending As Legal Obligation: Assessing The Regulatory Architecture Of India's Compressed Biogas Blending Obligation Under The SATAT Framework
Jishan Singh Padda, Bharatiya Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune Institute of Management and Research, Dept. of Law, New Delhi ABSTRACT India's Compressed Biogas Blending Obligation (CBO) marks a significant transition in the legal treatment of renewable gas within the country's city gas economy. What began under the SATAT framework as a policy led attempt to stimulate compressed biogas (CBG) production through offtake assurance, industry coordination, and market creation has
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Jun 301 min read
From Colonial Control To Constitutional Justice: An Evaluation Of The Ideological Shift Under India’s New Criminal Laws
Sameer Singh, Ph.D. Scholar (Law), School of Legal Studies, BBD University, Lucknow Dr. Trishla Singh, Assistant Professor, School of Legal Studies, BBD University, Lucknow ABSTRACT India’s criminal justice system has historically been rooted in colonial objectives of control, deterrence, and administrative convenience rather than constitutional values of liberty, dignity, and fairness. The replacement of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and
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Jun 301 min read
Reconciling Traditional Knowledge And Intellectual Property: Protecting Kani's Medicine Through Law And Benefit Sharing
Jayant K Dutt, LLM, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Mohd Hilal Alam, LLM, Hidayatullah National Law University, Chhattisgarh 1. ABSTRACT The Kani tribe in the Western Ghats have unique traditional medicinal knowledge that is essential for communal and world health. This heritage is threatened by erosion, ecological degradation, and bio-piracy, as demonstrated in the Jeevani case, which showed the insufficiency of traditional IPR regimes based on novelty and in
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Jun 301 min read
A Critical Analysis Of The Impact Of Cryptocurrency Regulation On Financial Innovation And Digital Asset Governance In India
Rahul K R, LLM,Amity Law School, Amity University, Bengaluru Dr. Jyotirmoy Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Amity Law School, Amity University, Bengaluru ABSTRACT India's policy regarding cryptocurrencies is at a pivotal point, balancing prudent monetary management and the pressing demand for a definitive and prospective policy structure. In India, which is consistently one of the top 5 nations in the world as per the cryptocurrency adoption index, the legal framework is still
IJLLR Journal
Jun 302 min read
Deepfakes And The Law: Are Existing Legal Frameworks Sufficient To Combat Digital Deception?
Shubhi Mishra, B.A. LL.B.,Faculty of Law, United University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India ABSTRACT: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the creation and dissemination of digital content. One of the most remarkable developments in this field is the emergence of deepfakes, which are highly realistic but artificially generated or manipulated audio, video, and image content created through machine-learning techniques. While deepfake technology offers leg
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Jun 301 min read
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