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 expanding debate on Corporate Governance (CG) within emerging markets such as India has heightened scholarly attention toward boardroom gender diversity and its impact on firm valuation. This study investigates whether stronger adherence to gender diversity requirements is associated with a valuation premium in the market, while comparatively analysing family and non-family firms in India. […]
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This article examines the defence of insanity in Indian criminal law, focusing on Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and its counterpart, Section 22 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. It situates the Indian rule in the context of international doctrines – notably the M’Naghten Rule (cognitive test) and the Durham “product” […]
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The legal structure of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India, specifically within the domain of patent law shows a transformative journey from colonial-era to a modern framework that balances both the global standards with national socio-economic priorities. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of patent legislation, tracing the evolution from the early […]
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Legal aid serves as a vital lifeline for those belonging to marginalized communities and socio-economically backward backgrounds and lack the resources to navigate the complexities of the legal system. In India, it is not merely a statutory provision but a constitutional mandate under Article 39A, supported by the Fundamental Right to Equality under Article 14 […]
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Democracy is the rule of the people, serving as the spirit of the Indian Constitution even before its formal enforcement in 1950. To uphold this legacy, “We, the People of India ” are committed to maintaining a Democratic Republic, remaining ever ready to adopt transformative changes to protect these values. Since the landmark Kesavananda Bharati […]
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This article explores the transformative shift in India’s labor administration from the coercive “Inspector Raj” to a modern “Facilitator Regime,” a move designed to replace a suspicion-driven bureaucracy with a system based on trust and guidance. Highlighting the introduction of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, the text details how the role […]
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The Indian Partnership Act, 1932, is a colonial legacy that still governs one of the most common types of business organization in India. While the Act is known for its flexibility in forming partnerships, it also contains a system that has caused significant legal confusion and disputes for nearly a century. This system involves optional […]
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This case comment explores the landmark decision in Gayatri Balasamy v. ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd., where a five-judge Constitution Bench settled a critical conflict regarding the scope of judicial intervention in Indian arbitration. The central issue was whether the statutory power to “set aside” an arbitral award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, implicitly […]
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This article examines the evolution of India’s privacy framework, tracing the shift from a rules-based system to a rights-based regime where data is viewed as an extension of the self. It begins by highlighting the limitations of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the SPDI Rules, 2011, which primarily focused on cybercrime and corporate negligence […]