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 article focuses on the “right to die with dignity” as a medico-legal discourse under the case of Harish Rana v. Union of India. This article traces how courts interpret autonomy, dignity and personal liberty when a person’s health reaches unrecoverable levels. It examines how the constitutional framework recognises end-of-life choices along with the value […]
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India has been making continuous efforts to develop its arbitration framework in order to meet the requirements of being a preferred location for dispute resolution. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been amended multiple times in the years 2015, 2019, and 2021 so as to reduce judiciary’s intervention and increase efficiency, as well as […]
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The growth of blockchain technology has transformed the way commercial transactions are created and performed. One of its most significant innovations is the smart contract. Smart contract is a self-executing agreement that are automated, when the predetermined conditions are fulfilled. While smart contracts offer significant advantages, like greater efficiency because of automation, transparency as it […]
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The Indian Constitution guarantees that state power must conform to the principles of legality, fairness and due process. In recent years however, the increasing practice of “bulldozer justice,” whereby properties of persons accused or suspected of criminal offences were demolished bypassing the statutory procedures, raised serious concerns regarding the executive overreach and constitutional governance. Such […]
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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 […]