Human Rights and Labour Law Compliance in Business Leadership
The issue of human rights and labour compliance has become more and more critical aspects of human business leadership in the globalised and digitised world. The current organisations need to maintain the dignity of workers, fair and safe working conditions, discrimination, and solve the new technologies of the digital age, including the tendency to be […]
The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act and its relation to the growing scope of Economic Crime
The commission of an economic offense requires the presence of an individual of professional capacity that provides for the opportunity to commit said crime in the first place. This means the offender is educated and capable of escaping the crime either by delaying the deliverance of justice or by moving beyond the jurisdiction from which […]
A Comparative Study of India’s Juvenile Justice System Against International Standards
Protection of children has existed in society ever since the inception of humans. The juvenile justice system is a special framework designed specifically for matters involving minors who are accused of breaking the law and are considered to be neglected and need protection and care. Highlighting the evolution of the Juvenile Justice system of India, […]
A Study on the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Evolving Legal Framework against Insider Trading and Market Manipulation in India
This paper discusses the changing regulatory and jurisprudential landscape of insider trading in India, with a core focus on the metamorphosis of SEBI’s enforcement paradigm under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. Insider trading and market manipulation are perceived as two of the most critical threats to the stability, fairness, and credibility of […]
A Study on Identity Theft in Relation to Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
This paper explores the socio-legal ecosystem of identity theft in India, tracing the evolution of the threat landscape, the limitations of previous legal regimes, and the structural promises of the new legislative framework. The major objectives of the study are to assess the legal framework’s agility in addressing emerging threats like Synthetic Identity Theft and […]
A Critical Analysis of Article 44 of the Indian Constitution: Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, included in Part IV on Directive Principles of State Policy, declares that “The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.” This apparently simple provision conceals a dense and contested terrain involving secularism, religious freedom, gender justice, and minority rights, […]
Consent in Medical Treatment in India: Ethical and Legal Perspectives
Consent forms the ethical and legal cornerstone of medical practice, reflecting respect for patient autonomy and the right to self-determination. In the Indian context, consent in medical treatment is governed by a combination of statutory provisions, constitutional principles, ethical guidelines, and judicial interpretations. This article examines the concept of consent with particular emphasis on its […]
Judicial Approach to False Complaints under the POCSO Act 2012: An Analysis of Recent Indian Case Laws
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, prescribes stringent measures like special courts (Section 28) and presumptions of guilt to protect adolescents under the age of 18 from sexual abuse. However, Section 22 punishes false accusations by non-children with up to six months imprisonment or fine, granting immunity to the minors while […]
Representation of Women in the Indian Legal System: Barriers, Progress, and Pathways for Gender Parity
The Indian Judiciary & Legal Bar display grave discrepancies in gender parity, where women account for merely 2.9 -3.1% of Judges in the Supreme Court, 14% of Judges in the High Courts, and 15% of the legal bar, whereas the Indian Constitution, through Articles 14, 15, and 16, guarantees equality. Through this doctrinal & empirical […]
A Review of Sikkim Succession Act, 2008: A Human Rights Perspective
Sikkim’s unique constitutional status under Article 371F allows for the preservation of old laws and customs. However, this often creates a conflict with Part III of the Indian Constitution. The Sikkim Succession Act, 2008 was considered as a positive move towards codifying property rights in a state governed by customary laws. While it aimed to […]