Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management
Advancing Law and Management
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
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Trademarks are vital instruments of commercial identity, symbolizing the source and quality of goods or services while safeguarding consumer interests. They represent the goodwill a business cultivates over time and ensure that competitors cannot exploit that reputation through deceptively similar marks. In India, trademark law strikes a delicate balance between protecting proprietors’ rights and preserving […]
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The Delhi High Court’s interim order in Jorawar Singh Mundy v. Union of India marks an important development in Indian privacy jurisprudence. The case tests the limits of the “right to be forgotten” (RTBF) under Article 21 of the Constitution against the principle of transparency and public access to judicial records. The petitioner, an acquitted […]
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India is experiencing a remarkable growth in patent activity. Globally, patent applications reached 3.55 million in 20231 , and India’s share is growing rapidly. The Data from the Indian Patent Office (IPO) and WIPO project filings in India has jumped ~17% to over 90,000 applications in 20232 . This boom has produced over 75,000 patents […]
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ABSTRACT: Film censorship in India has evolved from the colonial-era film licensing to a centralized certification regime under independent India’s Cinematograph Act, 1952. This paper traces the historical development of the film censorship laws, focusing on the 1952 Cinematograph Act and its amendments by scrutinizing the key statutory provisions and recent legislative reforms, including the […]
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, marks a significant shift in India’s criminal justice framework, replacing the colonial-era’s Indian Penal Code (IPC),1860. Among its various innovations, there is the introduction of community services as a formal punishment. This paper critically examines whether the inclusion of community service constitutes a structural reform aimed at transforming punitive […]
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Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a crucial determinant of success in executive leadership, surpassing technical expertise and intellect in today’s complex business environment. Defined by five key components — self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills — EI enables leaders to manage emotions effectively, build trust, and strengthen organizational culture. Emotionally intelligent executives foster authenticity, […]
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The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, is a landmark law that promotes transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment in India. By granting the right to access information from public authorities, it aims to curb corruption and strengthen democratic governance. The Act’s key features—such as time-bound replies, low application fees, proactive disclosure, and oversight by Information […]
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The foundation of democratic governance is the theory of separation of powers, which maintains equilibrium between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Although Montesquieu’s The Spirit of Laws (1748) is the source of the idea, its use in India shows a practical adaptation rather than rigid compartmentalization. Although the notion is not expressly embodied in […]
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The face of crime in India is often painted as masculine, what about the women? In a nation where women are culturally expected to take on domestic chores, female offenders in India blur boundaries and challenge the conventional interpretations related to crime and criminality.” This article analyses the female delinquency in India focusing on the […]
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The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) of the Government of India launched ipagen 2015 is the globe’s most ambitious initiative for creating smart cities. It seeks to revamp 100 of the nation’s cities into eco-friendly, citizen-driven, and economically sustainable urban agglomerations with technology- and data-facilitated governance. But the fast-tracked digitization and infrastructure transformation integrated into the […]