Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management

Advancing Law and Management

ISSN No. : 2583-9896

Judicial Activism vs. Judicial Restraint in India : Balancing Justice and Constitutional Boundaries

The balance of power among the government’s organs is still influenced by the interaction between judicial activism and restraint, which has shaped India’s constitutional landscape. Judicial activism is marked by the judiciary’s proactive role in upholding fundamental rights and filling legislative gaps. It often stands in contrast to judicial restraint, which emphasises deference to the […]

Mahmood Farooqui v. State (NCT of Delhi)

The case of Mahmood Farooqui v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) revolves around a controversial acquittal of the appellant who was accused of raping a PhD scholar of Colombia University, New York. Although he was convicted by the trial court , the High Court of Delhi set aside the conviction on appeal, reasoning that […]

BRIDGING CONFLICT THROUGH DIALOGUE: THE ROLE OF MEDIATION AND NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION—LESSONS FROM THE UKRAINE-RUSSIA CRISIS

This paper explores the intersection of mediation and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as tools for conflict resolution, with specific reference to the Russia–Ukraine crisis. Mediation, as a structured and voluntary process, emphasizes communication and relationship repair, while NVC, developed by Marshall Rosenberg, fosters empathy, clarity, and recognition of underlying human needs. The article examines how integrating […]