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 case commentary looks at the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Sahara India Real Estate Corporation Ltd. v. Securities and Exchange Board of India, (2013) 1 SCC 1, and it kind of, yes, really strengthened India’s securities regulatory structure. Here, the focus is on how the Court read the idea of a public issue, also […]
Data Protection Laws in India: A Critical Analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
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For over ten years, India debated whether it required a data protection law. So, after this debate, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 was enacted, well, you know, it followed from there. It seems to take some inspiration from the Supreme Court’s big 2017 ruling in K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India, which in […]
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) basically turned into a big reform for India’s insolvency system. It tried to bring in a single, time-bound way to sort out corporate insolvency, and also to keep asset value from getting eroded. In this article I look closely at what the IBC was aiming for, how the […]
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The quick rise of digital technologies has kind of changed communication, commerce, and governance, so cyber law has become a must area for legal regulation in India. This article looks at how India’s cyber law framework kept evolving, starting from the Information Technology Act, 2000 and then moving to the 2008 amendments, and also bringing […]
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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 […]