Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management
Advancing Law and Management
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
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This paper explores the evolution of LGBTQIA+ rights in India, focusing heavily on the intersection of legal advocacy, socio-cultural transformation, and the strategic deployment of Public Relations (PR) and communication frameworks. Historically marginalized under colonialera laws, the queer community in India has witnessed a dramatic shift over the last two decades, culminating in the landmark […]
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Passive euthanasia has remained one of the most debated issues in medical jurisprudence, involving a delicate balance between the right to life, personal autonomy, and medical ethics. This case commentary critically examines the landmark judgment of Common Cause (A Regd. Society) v. Union of India (2018), in which the Supreme Court of India recognized the […]
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Social media has transformed the way people communicate, share information, and participate in public discourse in India. While these platforms have strengthened freedom of expression and digital connectivity, they have also given rise to significant legal challenges such as misinformation, cyberbullying, hate speech, online defamation, and privacy violations. This blog examines the legal framework governing […]
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Lok Adalat has emerged as one of the most significant Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in India, promoting speedy, affordable, and accessible justice. Established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, Lok Adalats aim to reduce the burden on courts by encouraging amicable settlement of disputes through conciliation and compromise. This article examines the concept, […]
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The increased use of artificial intelligence and machine learning by Indian courts is raising novel legal issues as regards the appropriateness of automated processes being utilized in adjudication. Indian courts currently utilize the technology for functions such as transcription, translation, assisting in legal research and case management, but official sources indicate that it is not […]
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India’s digital economy is increasingly dependent on data infrastructures embedded in urban life, including integrated command-and-control centres, sensor-based mobility systems, and surveillance networks. India’s data governance frameworks, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, the Non-Personal Data Governance Framework, and the National Data Governance Framework Policy 2022, address these urban and community datasets only […]
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The article analyzes the legal issues surrounding the execution of Smart Cities Mission in India, specifically relating to urban displacement, rights to housing and rights to city. While the mission is being portrayed as modern and inclusive, in reality its implementation usually leads to displacement of informal settlements, and reduction in housing security, with cases […]
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This article analyses Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) through India’s legal framework for gender-sensitive public sanitation. Drawing on Article 21 jurisprudence and Bombay HC precedents, it argues that constitutional dignity requires enforceable standards beyond mere construction. Implementation gaps in maintenance and accessibility persist, undermining women’s urban rights.
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The historic verdict in Shreya Singhal v. Union of India , one of the most important decisions in the area of freedom of expression and digital rights in Independent India, was handed down by the Supreme Court of India on 24th March 2015. The bench declared Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 , […]
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We live in an era in which our lives are intertwined with the digital world , where connectivity and convenience have come with new vulnerabilities. Cyberspace that simplifies an individual’s life can also be used against it. While India holds the second-largest rapidly growing online population in the world, and prior to 2023, it did […]