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Volume III, Issue 9
COPYRIGHT LAWS IN INDIA
June 29, 2026
Abstract
Indian copyright laws are intended to protect all original literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, cinematographic and computer software works as well as stimulate creativity, economic development and public knowledge dissemination. This paper gives an account of Indian copyright laws from their historical background through different stages up to today’s Copyright Act of 2012. This Act harmonized […]
DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY LAWS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
June 29, 2026
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In the digital age, where every action on the internet is associated with generating large volumes of personal information, privacy has become one of the key legal and societal concerns. The following article will cover the notions of data protection and privacy and their connection, as well as the legislative approaches to guaranteeing the rights […]
CHALLENGES IN ENFORCING IPR IN INDIA
June 29, 2026
Abstract
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) have an important role to play in ensuring innovation and economic development through providing the owners of such property with the exclusive right to their creations. Though there is an elaborate legislative regime in India covering the protection of patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, geographical indications, and trade secrets, several loopholes […]
PRODUCT LIABILITY UNDER CONSUMER LAW IN INDIA
June 29, 2026
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Product liability is an important aspect of consumer protection that imposes responsibilities on producers and retailers regarding any harm caused due to the defective nature of their products. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has established a comprehensive regime of product liability in India through the definition of liability, identification of liable parties, and remedies for […]
Anti-Circumvention Laws and Consumer Fair Use: Evaluating Reform Needs in India’s Copyright Governance
June 29, 2026
Abstract
The increasing reliance on technological protection measures (TPMs) has transformed copyright enforcement from a rights-based adjudicatory system into a technologically embedded control architecture. In India, Section 65A of the Copyright Act, 1957, introduced through the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012, criminalises circumvention of effective technological measures. While enacted to comply with obligations under the WIPO Copyright […]
Abstract
The increasing reliance on technological protection measures (TPMs) has transformed copyright enforcement from a rights-based adjudicatory system into a technologically embedded control architecture. In India, Section 65A of the Copyright Act, 1957, introduced through the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012, criminalises circumvention of effective technological measures. While enacted to comply with obligations under the WIPO Copyright […]
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The proliferation of electronic trade in India has changed the notion of commercial identification. Domain names, social networking profiles, electronic store fronts, and electronic identities have become essential factors in verifying legitimacy and origin. Any abuse of such electronic identifications constitutes not only cyber-fraud but also trademark violations. Nevertheless, Indian laws cover these crimes in […]
DECODING VICARIOUS LIABILITY IN TORTS
June 29, 2026
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Vicarious liability stands as a cornerstone doctrine in law of torts. It embodies the principle that an employer bears legal responsibility for wrongful acts committed by employees within the scope of employment. This paper examines the doctrine through its theoretical foundations grounded in the maxim respondeat superior. The practical implication of this is spread across […]
A BREAKDOWN OF STRICT AND ABSOLUTE LIABILITY
June 29, 2026
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This paper examines two critical doctrines in tort law that impose liability without requiring proof of negligence or intent. The rule of strict liability, established in the 1868 landmark judgment of Rylands v. Fletcher, applies to the escape of dangerous things from land and permits specific defences. In contrast, absolute liability, formulated by the Indian […]
ALGORITHMIC EMPLOYERS AND THE LEGAL VACCUM: A CASE FOR RECLASSIFYING GIG WORKERS IN INDIA
June 29, 2026
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The rapid expansion of India’ platform economy has transformed the nature of employment and raised serious concerns regarding labour protection for gig workers. Digital platforms such as ride- hailing and food delivery applications exercise extensive control through algorithmic systems while continuing to classify workers as independent contractors. This classification excludes workers from labour rights relating […]