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 explosion of digital entertainment has introduced a silent yet highly predatory phenomenon: short-form vertical drama applications (Duanju). Characterized by a 9:16 portrait layout, high-intensity cliffhangers, and ultra-short episodes, these platforms successfully bypass traditional regulatory guardrails. This paper exposes the dual-layered subterfuge engineered by these applications to exploit structural blind spots in automated content […]
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This paper evaluates the Supreme Court of India’s doctrinal shift regarding gubernatorial powers under Article 200 of the Constitution, analyzing the transition from the two-judge bench decision in State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu (April 2025) to the five-judge Constitution Bench opinion in the subsequent Presidential Reference (November 2025). It advances three […]
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In India, the registration of a marriage often unknowingly dictates property inheritance laws, creating an unannounced legal trap for couples. Under the Special Marriage Act (SMA), Sections 19 and 21 automatically shift succession from personal laws to the Indian Succession Act (ISA) and trigger a severance of status in Hindu Undivided Families, while Section 21A […]
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This blog critically examines the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), arguing that despite its promised goal of delivering a modern, decolonized evidentiary framework to replace the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), it amounts to superficial rebranding rather than substantive reform. The author demonstrates that the BSA preserves the core structural features of the IEA-such as […]
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This case commentary analyzes the Supreme Court of India’s ruling in Delhi Pollution Control Committee v. Lodhi Property Company Ltd. (2025). Overturning the restrictive precedent set in Splendor Landbase Ltd., the Court held that Pollution Control Boards possess administrative authority under Section 33-A of the Water Act and Section 31-A of the Air Act to […]
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Arrest and custody are closely related concepts in criminal law, but they are not identical. This blog explains the distinction between arrest, police custody and judicial custody under India’s criminal procedure framework, including the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. It outlines key safeguards available to an arrested person, including the right to know the grounds […]
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in India in areas ranging from financial services and healthcare to education, advertising, policing and content creation. The legal difficulty is that AI systems do not fit neatly within one existing legal category. They may process personal data, generate content, influence decisions, create cybersecurity risks and cause harm without […]
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This article examines the admissibility of WhatsApp chats as electronic evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), with particular emphasis on authentication, statutory certification and judicial challenges. As WhatsApp communications increasingly appear in legal proceedings, courts must consider not only whether a message is presented but also its source, integrity, completeness and reliability. The […]
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This case commentary examines the Supreme Court of India’s decision in *The State of Andhra Pradesh v. N. Sanjay* and its implications for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The decision addresses the balance between individual liberty and the needs of an effective criminal investigation, particularly in cases involving […]
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The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act of 2013 was passed as a result of the biggest anti-corruption campaign seen in independent India and it committed to setting up a strong, independent ombudsman who would be able to look into and take legal action against the highest public officials. This article assesses the institution in light of […]