Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management
Advancing Law and Management
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
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The Constitution Bench decision in *Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd.* marks a significant development in Indian arbitration jurisprudence by recognising a limited judicial power to modify arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. While the judgment seeks to reconcile arbitral finality with procedural efficiency, it simultaneously […]
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Corporate law has long rested upon a fundamental assumption that organizational power can ultimately be traced to identifiable individuals who may be subjected to legal accountability. Directors, officers, controlling shareholders, and shadow decision-makers have traditionally provided the legal system with discernible centres of authority through which fiduciary duties, liability, and corporate attribution operate. The emergence […]
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The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, introduced a child-centric, gender-neutral, and comprehensive statutory framework to combat child sexual exploitation in India. While the Act expanded definitions of abuse, instituted strict liability, and mandated institutional accountability, its operational execution remains severely constrained by systemic inefficiencies. Utilizing a doctrinal and socio-legal methodology supported […]
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This case commentary critically evaluates the Supreme Court of India’s decision in Supriyo v. Union of India (2023), examining how the Court’s refusal to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages represents a regressive departure from transformative constitutionalism. Grounded in a 3:2 split, the majority held that the “right to marry” is a statutory privilege rather […]
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This article critically examines the legal and institutional evolution of adoption jurisprudence in India, tracing its transition from a fragmented, faith-based system to a unified, secular paradigm. Highlighting recent progressive judicial trends—exemplified by the landmark Supreme Court decision in Hamsaanandini Nanduri v. Union of India (2026)—the study underscores how the judiciary has expanded constitutional rights […]
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This paper examines the tension between retribution and rehabilitation within the juvenile justice system, analyzing how Indian criminal jurisprudence balances public security against the ethical mandate to reform child offenders. Focusing on the evolution of statutory criminal capacity, the study traces the doctrine of doli incapax from Sections 82 and 83 of the Indian Penal […]
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The blog involves a conceptual and legal review of how Indian family Law in India govern. It analysis the concept of family law. This blog provides a detailed examination of Indian family law concerning marriage, divorce, and maintenance, highlighting the applicable statutes, judicial principles and recent development.
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For a country that call itself the world’s largest democracy, India has always had an uneasy relationship with the idea that justice should be free for those who cannot pay for it. The law exist, the court exist, and on paper the machinery for free legal assistance is fairly elaborate. Yet ask any law student […]
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become an important part of corporate growth in India, allowing businesses to expand, enter new markets, and improve their competitive position. This paper examines the legal framework governing M&A transactions in India, with a focus on the Companies Act, 2013, the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, […]
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used across sectors such as healthcare, finance, law enforcement, and public administration in India, yet the country still lacks a dedicated legal framework to regulate its development and use. This paper examines the existing legal and regulatory framework applicable to AI in India, with particular focus on the Information Technology […]