Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management
Advancing Law and Management
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
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India’s commitment to child rights under Article 21 of the Constitution and international obligations like the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child led to the creation of the POCSO Act. Previous laws, such as the Indian Penal Code, were not specific enough for child victims. This often resulted in insufficient protection and lengthy […]
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This article examines the persistent lack of accountability for colonial-era atrocities, arguing that such impunity is not a historical oversight but a product of deliberate legal and political design. Using India’s colonial experience such as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the Sedition Law, and the Criminal Tribes Act as a central case, it explores how colonial […]
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The case of Uttam v. Saubhag Singh & Ors. (2016) refers to the meaning of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, mainly whether a grandson can acquire the coparcenary rights by birth in ancestral property which had already passed by intestate succession. The issue was at dispute in Dewas at Madhya Pradesh, where Uttam petitioned a […]
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When the East India Company first came to Indian shores, it did so not as an invader but as a merchant. Gradually, through negotiating, gaining access to domestic supplies, and eliminating competition, it became powerful enough to dominate the subcontinent. Contemporary markets have faced a comparable threat: giant corporations today buy small but innovative businesses […]
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Apart from being an environmental issue, air pollution in India has also become a serious constitutional issue. This blog contends that the presence of toxic air has always resulted in the violation of the basic right to life and dignity guaranteed by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Judicial precedents, especially in the case of […]
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The stray dog judgments of 2025 point out that judicial compassion cannot operate in isolation from constitutional discipline. If the Supreme Court was well within its powers in prioritising human safety under Article 21, the initial order revealed the risks of bypassing a settled statutory scheme under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 […]
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Creative expression forms the backbone of cultural development, intellectual discourse, and economic growth. In an increasingly digital and knowledge-driven society, artistic and literary works are more accessible than ever, but they are also more vulnerable to unauthorized use, reproduction, and distortion. Copyright law plays a crucial role in addressing this tension by granting creators legal […]
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This case commentary examines the landmark decision of the Delhi High Court in Amar Nath Sehgal v. Union of India, which significantly strengthened the protection of moral rights of artists under Indian copyright law. The judgment interpreted Section 57 of the Copyright Act, 1957 in a manner that recognizes artistic works as extensions of the […]
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In an era marked by rapid digital expansion and increasing ease of content replication, the protection of creative works has become a pressing concern for artists and creators in India. This article examines the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as a crucial legal framework safeguarding artistic and creative expression. It outlines the classification of […]