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 rapid growth of India’s digital economy has brought with it a less visible problem: “dark patterns”—deceptive UI/UX designs that manipulate consumers into making choices they may not otherwise make. From hidden charges and subscription traps to forced consent and confirm shaming, these practices challenge consumer autonomy and informed decision-making. This blog examines India’s evolving […]
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India relies on substantive patentability standards, rather than regulatory patent-management mechanisms, to govern generic entry into its pharmaceutical market. This approach distinguishes India from the two of the world’s leading pharmaceutical jurisdictions, the United States and the European Union. In the United States, patent status is directly linked to drug approval via the Orange Book […]
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In today’s advanced times, criminal justice unfolds in full public view. Around the clock, new coverage, commentary on social media, and television panel debates shape the public view of guilt even before the first witness has been sworn in. In a democracy like ours, media scrutiny holds significant value. It keeps institutions under check and […]
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Social Media Influencers (“SMIs”) used to be brand endorsers, but as this sector expanded, they are now sellers, publishers, and even service providers. This shift has occurred from endorsement to what is now termed as “creator economy”. It has outpaced the legal framework built to cater to advertising and disclosure. This paper discusses whether the […]
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The balance sheets of Indian companies have undergone a shift from traditional assets to the inclusion of digital assets. Indian companies now hold more digital assets such as cryptocurrency, NFTs, and data as assets. Yet the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 provides little guidance on how a resolution professional or liquidator should conduct the identification, […]
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Smart contracts have moved from a theoretical blockchain application to a genuine feature of Indian commercial practice, automating everything from loan disbursement to insurance claims and supply chain payments. Yet Indian law has no dedicated statute addressing them. This piece examines how existing legislation Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and Section 10A […]
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India’s rapidly expanding digital economy has transformed the way consumers access goods and services, while simultaneously creating new challenges for competition law. Digital markets are characterised by multi-sided platforms, network effects, data-driven business models, and non-price forms of competitive harm such as self-preferencing and algorithmic discrimination. These features raise questions about whether the Competition Act, […]
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India’s rapid digitalisation has transformed the manner in which individuals, businesses, and public institutions communicate, transact, and store information, while also creating new opportunities for cybercrime and digital security threats. This paper examines the legal framework governing cyber security in India, with particular emphasis on the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the regulatory mechanisms developed […]
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India’s increasing adoption of artificial intelligence has exposed significant tensions within a date governance framework that was not designed to regulate algorithmic decision making. This paper examines the relationship between India’s policy emphasis on promoting innovation in artificial intelligence, its constitutional and statutory protections for privacy and the regulatory compliance obligations that presently govern AI […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most significant developments experienced in recent technological innovations with a wide range of impacts being felt in various aspects of commerce and society. One of the areas that have witnessed the use of AI technology significantly is the criminal justice system. AI is being utilised in the […]