Garima Shree, KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneshwar INTRODUCTION: Since it was enacted thirty years ago, the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996's provisions have continued to reflect India's determined effort to strengthen grassroots democracy in tribal areas. It was created after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment and aimed to integrate the traditional self-governance practices of the Adivasi groups in the Fifth Schedule territories with the formal Panchayati

Vedika Vinod Chavan, KES Shri Jayantilal H Patel Law College ABSTRACT “Invisible bruises,” emotional abuse in relationships is common and largely ignored compared to physical abuse where the impact is visible and easy to detect according to the laws of the land; while physical abuse occurs through visible acts like beating or assault, emotional abuse involves psychological manipulation, coercive actions, degrading comments and behavior, and controlling tendencies. The results

Arya Mahale, KES' Shri. Jayantilal H. Patel Law College ABSTRACT In India, marriage has always been viewed as traditionally endured and sacrosanct institution. However, in recent years, India has significantly witnessed the rising trend in divorce rate, especially in urban areas. This paper highlights socio-legal analysis and factors contributing to this trend.it examines factors like urbanisation, Communication failure, Changing Role and Status of Women economic independence

Devendra Singh, B.A.LL.B., Army Institute of Law, Mohali ABSTRACT India's system's shortcomings in terms of accountability, supervision, and the application of the law are demonstrated by the significant human rights problem of custodial deaths. Torture, extrajudicial killings, and avoidable deaths in police and judicial custody persist despite the legal protections offered by the Indian Constitution, the criminal law (both statutory and procedural), and numerous human rights

M Themmarylhai Haokip, Christ University, Bangalore (Pune Campus) ABSTRACT In the constitutional framework, news broadcasting media assume a central role, with the media recognised as the "Fourth Estate" with its authority flowing directly under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. Nevertheless, there is an apparent disconnect between the two, especially in the current media scenario. In this paper, it is argued that media freedom is not equivalent to commercial licen

Noorin Jahan, LLM, IILM University, Greater Noida 1. ABSTRACT The rapid integration of digital technologies—such as AI-driven platforms, blockchain for traceability, employee engagement software, and data analytics—has transformed corporate philanthropy and community support initiatives. This paper critically examines how these tools streamline donations, enhance employee participation through matching gift programs, improve transparency via immutable ledgers, and enable targ

Aditi Talukdar, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam ABSTRACT This project looks at the death penalty in India from the point of view of Jeremy Bentham’s utilitarian theory. Bentham argued that punishment should only be used if it prevents greater harm and contributes to the overall happiness of society. He opposed the death penalty due to its irreversible nature, lack of proven deterrent effect, and failure to allow for reform. The project mainly focuses on th

Gayathry S Nair, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR ABSTRACT The digital transformation of work has blurred the lines between professional and personal life, leading to an ‘always-on’ culture that is taking a heavy toll on employee's overall well-being. While India has developed a labour law framework by enacting four new labour codes in 2019-2020 and implementing them from November 2025, none of these codes has incorporated a provision for an employee's Right to Dis

Nandhini C, School of Law, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Kalpana Dev R, School of Law, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Surya M.K., School of Law, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology ABSTRACT The principle of separate legal personality is a cornerstone of corporate law, recognising a company as a legal entity distinct from its shareholders and directors. As an exception to this principle, courts have developed the doctrine of lifting

Simran Singh, Meerut College, Meerut ABSTRACT Global trade has always been important for a nation’s growth both at domestic level and at global level. Having its roots jammed in the ancient times from Mesopotamia Egypt and the Indus valley long distance trade to development of silk root during Chinese Han dynasty to the First wave of globalization. However, this trading system is undergoing a structural transition from the era of Globalization to a period of geoeconomic fragm

Debasmita Mukherjee & Soujanya Das, Amity University Kolkata ABSTRACT This research examines the legal and enforcement framework governing insider trading in India under the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 and the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, as amended. It situates insider trading as a core threat to market integrity and investor confidence in a rapidly growing emerging market, and traces the evolution from the earlier 1992 regula

Akshita Singh, Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT This paper examines the constitutional status of data protection in India through a critical analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act). The recognition of the right to privacy as a fundamental right in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017) marked a decisive shift in Indian constitutional jurisprudence, establishing informational privacy as

Chandhana V, Presidency University, Bangalore Chethana AR, Presidency University, Bangalore Cloud computing has grown so quickly that it has completely changed how data is stored, processed, and sent in the digital age. Cloud services, which include infrastructure, platforms, and software applications, are now essential for people, businesses, and governments. This change has had a big effect on digital investigations, leading to the creation of the new field of cloud forensi

Prerana Kumari, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT The growth of blockchain-based startups and cryptocurrency enterprises has reshaped how mergers and acquisitions are carried out. These companies function through distributed systems, token-driven models, self-executing contracts, and cross-border digital networks, which introduces significant legal complexity to their acquisition. Standard due diligence approaches, which were created for traditional businesses, often fall shor

Pohor Jamatia, The ICFAI University, Dehradun ABSTRACT This paper explores the origins of the Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) crisis which threatened to become a domestic credit crisis by its mere size and extent had it not been for the timely intervention by the government. The collapse of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) in 2018 shook the foundations of India’s financial system. Once considered a trusted infrastructure financing giant,

Dr Rajib Hassan, Assistant Professor of Law (Stage III) under Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal posted at Government Centre of Legal Education (Formerly PG Department of Law, Hooghly Mohsin College), Chinsurah Hooghly 712101, West Bengal, India ABSTRACT The Constitution of India guarantees the Right to Equality through Articles 14 to 18. The Preamble to the Constitution of India speaks of equality of status and opportunity and Article 14 gives effect to i

Ishita Ahluwalia, LL.M. (Corporate, Banking & Insurance Law), Amity Law School, Amity University Campus, Noida Dr. Ekta Gupta, Associate Professor, Amity University, Noida. ABSTRACT The speedy incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the finance industry has resulted in increased efficiency, better decision making, and customer satisfaction. Nevertheless, such advancement has equally made it easier for fraudsters to commit sophisticated financial crimes. AI-based fina

Anshika Tomar, Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT Uniform Civil Code, known as “UCC” is a directive principle mentioned in our Constitution which is enshrined under Part IV Article 44. It states that “the state shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory in India.” The framers deliberately put UCC in the Directive principles because at the time of Independence we were not equipped with the a

Mr. Hanumanthappa GT, Research Scholar, P.G Department of Studies in Law, Karnatak University, Dharwad ABSTRACT The high pace of digitalisation of the state machinery and business processes made the issue of individual data security and the right to privacy even more acute. This paper is a critical analysis of how privacy as a constitutional right has evolved in India, especially in the light of its being considered one of the fundamental rights and the study of the emergent

Roshni. S & Sri Yalini. V, Advocates ABSTRACT The rapid growth of digital governance has amplified the tension between fundamental rights and state surveillance. Often, these rights, such as freedom of speech and expression, privacy, and the right to memory, are put to the test by the state’s interest in security, governance, and administration. The paper critically analyses how the Indian legal system strikes a balance between liberty and state surveillance with the help of