Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management
Advancing Law and Management
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
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Victim blaming in crimes against women is a serious societal issue that shifts responsibility from offenders to victims. Harmful stereotypes, patriarchal beliefs, and social stigma often lead to questioning a woman’s behavior, clothing, or choices instead of condemning the crime. This attitude discourages victims from reporting offenses, delays justice, and deepens emotional trauma. Addressing victim […]
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Vaneeta Patnaik v. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti & Ors. is a significant Supreme Court case concerning the interpretation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), particularly the limitation period for filing complaints. The Court held that subsequent administrative actions against the complainant could not automatically be treated […]
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Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish is a significant case concerning the protection of children from sexual exploitation and abuse. The case emphasizes the need for a child-centric interpretation of laws, particularly the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, to safeguard the rights, dignity, and best interests of children. It highlights […]
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The debate on marital rape in India highlights the conflict between legal traditions, individual consent, and patriarchal social norms. Although rape is a criminal offense under Indian law, an exception for sexual intercourse within marriage (with certain legal exceptions) has been the subject of ongoing constitutional and legal challenges. Critics argue that this exception violates […]
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The insolvency resolution of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd. (BPSL) has been one of the most closely watched cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). What began as a straightforward corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) turned into a prolonged legal battle that reached the Supreme Court multiple times. The judgment in [ Kalyani […]
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In many North Indian communities, the tradition of unilateral gift-giving from the bride’s family to the groom’s family—often termed laina-daina, shagun, or customary presents—extends well beyond the wedding ceremony into festivals, life-cycle events, and routine occasions. This practice, rooted in hypergamous kinship structures that position bride-givers as structurally subordinate, imposes ongoing financial, emotional, and social […]