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 law of guarantee under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, represents an important juncture between contractual duties, equitable principles, and the allocation of commercial risk. Of its provisions, Sections 130, 143, and 145 have a decisive bearing on the rights and liabilities of the surety, creditor, and principal debtor. Section 130 governs the revocation of […]
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LGBTQ+ activism has undoubtedly greatly shaped global discourse around issues of equality and non-discrimination in moving away from discrimination towards an equitable approach. As such, it is necessary to note that despite such substantial movement in India, it has failed to recognize the complex realities stemming from intersecting identities such as race, caste, gender, social […]
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The ever-changing social scenario of India has undergone a gradual shift away from conventional matrimonial relationships to other forms of intimate union or partnership, including live-in relationships. These are relatively new manifestations of relationships that, despite their widespread growth, are not explicitly governable under any statutory provisions of Indian family laws. Thus, a state of […]
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The notion of ‘irretrievable breakdown’ has been a site of intellectual controversy about marriage laws in India, due to its omission as a codified ground of divorce contemplated by the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. With a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India in Shilpa Sailesh v. Varun Sreenivasan (2023), there has been […]
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India’s struggle to combat the increasing trends of economic offences and financial fraud has been very challenging since its entry into global politics. Financial crimes not only strangulate the economy but also abuse the country’s financial sector and present its vulnerabilities to other crimes. Economic abuse and financial crimes have devastating, far-reaching consequences, causing severe […]
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Law is a concept which does not have a fixed definition but in practice, it is deemed as a command that is backed by sanctions from a sovereign authority. It is a tool that necessitates social welfare, maintains societal order, and public morality. Law serves as a crucial component for social justice by establishing frameworks […]
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The present case originated from a challenge to the Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963, which threatened the property of a Hindu Monastery. This issue raised a local dispute, which later escalated into a major constitutional battle over the extent of the Indian Parliament’s power to amend the constitution. In the 1950s and 1960s, the […]
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The Indian criminal justice system has faced huge challenges including massive case backlogs and judicial delays revolving around under-resourced police force, poor forensic infrastructure, low conviction rates, witness intimidation, custodial torture, political interference, lack of police reform, ineffective prosecution, outdated laws, and systemic bias against marginalized groups, wherein many undertrials are languishing in jail due […]
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The Supreme Court of India’s judgment in Supriyo v. Union of India (2023 INSC 920) is a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. The petitioners challenged the Special Marriage Act, 1954, on grounds that its exclusion of same-sex couples infringes fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21 of the Constitution. The […]
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Leadership plays a pivotal role in organizational success, societal advancement, and individual development. Its significance stems from the ability to inspire vision, mobilize resources, and encourage collaboration across various contexts. Leadership skills are not merely innate; they require intentional development through education, experiences, and reflective practices. This paper discusses the essential qualities of effective leadership, […]