Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management
Advancing Law and Management
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
ISSN No. : 2583-9896
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Domestic violence is a violation of rights that happens inside the home in India. There is a set of laws that were created to protect women. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 was created to protect women from sexual, verbal and emotional violence that happens inside the home. Even though this law […]
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Consent is an integral component of every medical treatment, whether therapeutic or surgical. More importantly, such consent must be informed. If a medical practitioner treats a patient without his/her consent then it will lead to trespass of body under tort and several other criminal laws for assault and battery. In rare cases, a patient’s organs […]
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India has borne witness to one of the most egregious act in its history which had been taken place on August 9, 2024 at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College. The Victim was the postgraduate trainee doctor who was being brutally raped and murdered inside the institute during her late duty hours. The constitution of India […]
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The paper examines the landmark judgment of Shreya Singhal v. Union of India and its significance for freedom of speech and expression in the digital age. It analyses the constitutional validity of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, focusing on vagueness, overbreadth and reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2). The paper highlights the Court’s […]
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This paper examines pothole-related deaths in India as a consequence of administrative negligence and inadequate road maintenance. It analyses State liability through constitutional, tortious and statutory principles, particularly the right to life under Article 21 and the duty of authorities to maintain safe roads. The paper also examines judicial approaches to compensation and accountability, arguing […]
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This paper examines the legal framework governing the rehabilitation of rape survivors in India and identifies gaps in its implementation. Using a doctrinal research methodology, it analyses constitutional provisions, the BNSS, POCSO Act, victim compensation schemes, judicial decisions and institutional mechanisms such as One Stop Centres. The paper argues that although India has an extensive […]
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This paper examines the adequacy of India’s existing legal framework in addressing harmful deepfakes. It analyses provisions under the Information Technology Act, 2000, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and constitutional privacy protections that may be applied to deepfake-related offences. The paper argues that while existing laws can address several forms of harmful deepfakes, they were not […]
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The rapid development of digital technology and the widespread use of the internet have fundamentally transformed the creation, distribution, and consumption of creative works. While digital platforms and streaming services have made films, music, books, software, and other forms of copyrighted content more accessible, they have simultaneously created unprecedented opportunities for digital piracy and copyright […]
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The landmark judgment of R.G. Anand v. M/s. Delux Films is one of the significant decisions in Indian copyright law concerning the distinction between an idea and its expression and the determination of copyright infringement. The case arose from a dispute between the play Hum Hindustani, written by R.G. Anand, and the film New Delhi, […]
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The rapid expansion of social media has transformed communication, public discourse, business, and social interaction in India. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn have created unprecedented opportunities for freedom of expression, creativity, innovation, and democratic participation. However, the widespread use of social media has also resulted in significant legal challenges, including […]