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Volume III, Issue 7
Harmonizing the Intersections: Reforming the Copyright, Designs, and Trade Marks Interface in India
May 13, 2026
Abstract
Indian intellectual property law is facing a challenge as the Copyright Act (1957), Designs Act (2000), and Trademarks Act (1999) cannot keep up with modern commercial design. The existing framework based on the strict doctrine of election forces creators to forgo other alternative protections and rights and penalizes organic brand growth. The Indian judiciary has […]
Harmonizing the Intersections: Reforming the Copyright, Designs, and Trade Marks Interface in India
May 13, 2026
Abstract
Indian intellectual property law is facing a challenge as the Copyright Act (1957), Designs Act (2000), and Trademarks Act (1999) cannot keep up with modern commercial design. The existing framework based on the strict doctrine of election forces creators to forgo other alternative protections and rights and penalizes organic brand growth. The Indian judiciary has […]
AI-GENERATED WORK AND COPYRIGHT LAW IN INDIA
May 8, 2026
Abstract
This paper examines the legal position of AI-generated works under Indian copyright law, with a focus on authorship, ownership, originality, infringement, and fair dealing. It analyses the Copyright Act, 1957, particularly provisions relating to the definition of author, ownership of copyright, moral rights, and exceptions to infringement under Section 52. The scope of the paper […]
RETHINKING SPORTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS GOVERNANCE ACT, 2025
May 8, 2026
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The National Sports Governance Act, 2025 (NSGA) marks India’s transition from largely voluntary sports governance norms, exemplified by the non-binding National Sports Development Code 2011, to a comprehensive statutory framework enacted amid longstanding concerns over corruption, federation non-compliance, and athlete welfare. This article critically evaluates the NSGA within a global reform environment characterized by commercialization-driven […]
Rethinking Taxation in an Automated Economy
May 8, 2026
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The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into modern economic systems poses a significant structural challenge to traditional taxation frameworks. These systems, designed around the primacy of human labor and territorially bounded capital, are increasingly unable to capture the value created by autonomous and semi-autonomous technologies. While the idea of a “robot tax” […]
Monetization Challenges Faced by YouTubers
May 8, 2026
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The rapid growth of YouTube as a digital platform has transformed content creation into a viable career option for millions worldwide. However, monetization on YouTube remains complex, uncertain, and highly competitive. This paper reviews existing literature on the monetization challenges faced by YouTubers, focusing on issues such as algorithm dependency, income instability, demonetization policies, brand […]
INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS IN INDIA: ANALYSING THE SHIFT FROM ADJUDICATION TO ARBITRATION
May 7, 2026
Abstract
Industrial dispute resolution has been a cornerstone of labour jurisprudence in India, ensuring industrial peace and protecting the rights of both employers and workers. Traditionally, the resolution of such disputes has relied heavily on adjudication through Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, and National Tribunals under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. While adjudication offers legal certainty and […]
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The concept of corporate criminal liability represents one of the most significant developments in modern criminal jurisprudence. Traditionally, corporations were regarded as artificial legal entities incapable of committing crimes because they lacked a physical body and a guilty mind. The doctrine of separate legal personality established in Salomon v. Salomon & Co. Ltd. created a […]
AI, SOCIETY AND THE FUTURE OF LEGAL EDUCATION
May 6, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming multiple sectors of our society, and the legal field is no exception to it. From predictive analytics in litigation to automated contract drafting, AI is reshaping the way legal services are delivered to a layman. This transformation is not only affecting legal practice to some extend but also significantly […]
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This article explores how artificial intelligence and cyber warfare fit within existing rules of international law, especially international humanitarian law. Although these legal principles are meant to apply to all forms of conflict, their use becomes more complicated when dealing with modern technologies. The paper focuses on key principles such as distinction, proportionality, and precaution, […]