Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management
Advancing Law and Management
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
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This paper examines two critical doctrines in tort law that impose liability without requiring proof of negligence or intent. The rule of strict liability, established in the 1868 landmark judgment of Rylands v. Fletcher, applies to the escape of dangerous things from land and permits specific defences. In contrast, absolute liability, formulated by the Indian […]
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The rapid expansion of India’ platform economy has transformed the nature of employment and raised serious concerns regarding labour protection for gig workers. Digital platforms such as ride- hailing and food delivery applications exercise extensive control through algorithmic systems while continuing to classify workers as independent contractors. This classification excludes workers from labour rights relating […]
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With the advancement digital commerce, clickwrap agreements has become the dominant mode of contractual consent across borders. This raises critical questions at the intersection of contract law, jurisdictional authority and consumer protection. The enforceability of cross-border clickwrap contracts in India reveals a structural tension between party autonomy and domestic legislation. Prior research has examined validity […]
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Gender protection laws in India were enacted with the objective to safeguard women from discrimination, violence, and harassment in a patriarchal society. Indian laws such as section 498A of IPC , The Dowry Prohibition Act, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act play an important role in protecting women’s rights and ensuring gender […]
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the legal framework of passive euthanasia in India, tracing its development through landmark judgments such as Aruna Shanbaug and Common Cause. It analyses the recognition of the right to die with dignity under Article 21, the concept of living wills, and the ethical, religious, and practical challenges surrounding passive euthanasia
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the Supreme Court’s decision in Project Director, NHAI v. M. Hakeem (2021), which held that courts cannot modify arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The judgment reinforces minimal judicial interference, arbitral finality, and India’s pro-arbitration framework while highlighting concerns regarding fairness in statutory arbitration.
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This analyses judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. It examines the limited grounds on which courts may set aside arbitral awards, the impact of the 2015 amendments, and key judicial decisions promoting minimal court intervention. The article highlights the need to balance arbitral autonomy with fairness and legality while […]