Krutarth Vyas, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Institute of Law, Nirma University Sakshi Chaplot, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Institute of Law, Nirma University ABSTRACT Recent constitutional jurisprudence in India has made significant strides in expanding the recognition of dignity, privacy, and identity rights of persons belonging to the LGBTQ+ community, especially by decisions such as National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India. and Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India. These advance

Lehar Saini, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad One of the basic tenets of Indian legal system is that every citizen has certain unalienable rights of person and property. The Indian legal system, which was adopted in part from the United Kingdom, has a civilised way of redressing individual right violations. In this research paper, before analyzing the case of Bavisetti Venkata Surya Rao v Nandipati Muttayya, it is important to introduce certain important elements that might be

Lehar Saini, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad ABSTRACT Over the past few years, the framework of corporate governance has developed and transformed significantly in response to the rising participation and contribution of the shareholders in a company. With such evolution, there has also been a revolution in the importance given to shareholders and their voting rights. The invoking of rights of the shareholders, investors also necessitates the need for corporate governance. Th

Vinothini. V, BA LLB, LLM VELS University (VISTAS) Pallavaram, Chennai Sathiyalingam E, B.SC , BL. LLM, VELS University (VISTAS), Pallavaram, Chennai ABSTRACT Brand piracy, particularly in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors, has emerged as a critical global concern, undermining public health, consumer safety, and the integrity of intellectual property rights (IPR). Counterfeit pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics, antimalarial drugs, and vaccines, often fail to meet sa

Ms. Aditya Vidyarthi, NALSAR University of Law ABSTRACT Merger Control is a central pillar of competition law, aimed at regulating mergers and acquisitions to prevent anti-competitive outcomes such as monopolization, reduced consumer choice, market distortions. While the core objective outcomes such as monopolization, reduced consumer choice, and market distortions. While the core objective of preserving competition is common across jurisdictions, merger control frameworks di

Jansi Satya Naga Lakshmi Pappala, LLM Corporate Law, Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore ABSTRACT ‘Freedom of expression’ is mentioned under Part III of the Constitution, which protects individuals' rights to express their opinions. On the other hand, ‘online hate speech’ refers to the real identity factors of an individual or a group, including discrimination, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and many more. In general terms, it may be noted that online hate

Pradhyumna Jagannath, B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur ABSTRACT The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, enacted with the intent to protect historically marginalized communities from violence, discrimination, and exploitation, has emerged as both a shield of justice and a subject of critical debate due to its far- reaching provisions. While the Act incorporates special measures such as exclusive courts, public prose

Dr. Nageswara Rao Aienaparthi, Assistant Professor of Law & Assistant Registrar, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam. ABSTRACT The concept of Lok Adalat’s system developed before independence and particularly during the British regime. This has deep roots in Indian legal history and its close allegiance to the culture and perception of justice in Indian ethos. The introduction of Lok Adalat creates a new chapter in the justice dispensation system of th

Madhu Srikar Chintalapudi, BA LLB, BMS College of Law, Bengaluru ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) has steadily advanced from experimental novelty to mainstream utility across industries as diverse as aviation, healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity. Corporate law has not remained untouched by this trend. Law firms and corporate legal departments increasingly employ AI-driven tools to streamline repetitive tasks, draft and review contracts, assist in compliance, and condu

Mudita Gupta, O.P Jindal Global University Serena Sabharwal, O.P Jindal Global University ABSTRACT This paper presents a psychological analysis of sexual harassment in the workplace, critically examining the origin of such behaviour while assessing the effectiveness of legal redressal provided under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as the POSH Act or simply the Act). The paper further critiq

Soham Tanaji Bhosale, KES’ Shri. Jayantilal Patel Law College Arya Uttam Marchande. KES’ Shri. Jayantilal Patel Law College Aryan Ashok Wagh, KES’ Shri. Jayantilal Patel Law College ABSTRACT Child custody disputes constitute one of the most sensitive, complex, and emotionally charged areas of family law, as they directly shape a child’s future, emotional stability, and overall development. In the Indian context, custody determinations are legally governed by the overarching p

Anika Tripathi, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies ABSTRACT India's Vehicle Scrappage Policy (2021), officially known as the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Program (V-VMP), represents a strategic initiative to phase out overage, unfit, and high-emission vehicles in order to combat air pollution, enhance road safety, stimulate the automotive sector, and advance a circular economy. With an estimated large number of vehicles exceeding 15–20 years of age, contri

Arshpreet Kaur, Rayat Bahra University, Mohali ABSTRACT The increasing reliance on scientific methods in criminal investigation has significantly transformed the evidentiary framework of Indian criminal trials. Among these developments, forensic psychology and medical evidence have emerged as critical tools in establishing culpability, assessing credibility, and ensuring procedural fairness. This article undertakes a doctrinal and judicial analysis of the role of forensic psy

Sakshi Singh, D.A.V. College Muzaffarnagar (affiliated to Maa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur, U.P.) ABSTRACT Anti-competitive agreements pose a serious threat to free and fair competition by distorting market forces, restricting consumer choice, and creating artificial barriers to entry. The Competition Act, 2002 was enacted in India with the objective of preventing practices that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition, promoting and sustaining market competiti

Nakihring Khumlo, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru ABSTRACT Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulation has reshaped contemporary corporate governance by extending oversight beyond financial accountability toward sustainability oriented corporate responsibility. Climate related risks, labour rights failures, supply chain disruption, and ethical misconduct increasingly influence cash flows, cost of capital, and corporate reputation, prompti

Pradeep Kumar Bharadwaj, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, 522302. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9862-4967 Dr. Megha Ojha, Associate Professor, Department of Law, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, 522302. ORCID ID: 0009-0003-0825-6529 ABSTRACT A lawyer is an expert trusted by a party for the length of the litigation and thereon. But, Mediation by its co

Priyanshi Agarwal & Paulcy Babu, CHRIST (deemed to be University), Bangalore ABSTRACT This paper critically analyses a specific provision of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) introduced in Uttarakhand in 2024. The UCC aimed to make personal laws uniform and protect the interests of vulnerable groups; however, its mandatory regulation of live-in relationships contradicts its stated objective. This research paper aims to analyse whether the unprecedented regulation of live-in relati

Varshini Smitha, School of Law, Christ University (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT The Public Trust Doctrine (PTD) is a foundational principle of environmental jurisprudence that traces its lineage to Roman and English law and requires the State to act as trustee of natural resources for the benefit of the public and future generations. In India, PTD was formally recognized in M.C. Mehta v. Kamal Nath (1997) and subsequently reinforced in M.I. Builders v. Radhey Shyam Sahu,

Nagashree N M, School of Law, Christ Deemed to be University ABSTRACT The reintegration of former inmates has become an important issue in today’s criminal justice system. It sits at the intersection of constitutional rights and societal responsibilities. Current research shows that India’s prison system still relies heavily on punitive colonial practices. Only a few reforms, like the Model Prison Manual 2023, aim to include education, vocational training, parole, and support

Sahil Kiran Gokhale, M.K.E.S College of Law Introduction Investment dispute resolution traditionally reliant on in-person hearings and paper filings has undergone a profound digital transformation in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift toward virtual hearings , electronic filings , and online case management , fundamentally reshaping how investor–state and commercial disputes are resolved. Today, nearly all major institutional forums (e.g. ICSID, UNCITRAL,