FILM CENSORSHIP IN INDIA: LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND RECENT TRENDS
ABSTRACT: Film censorship in India has evolved from the colonial-era film licensing to a centralized certification regime under independent India’s Cinematograph Act, 1952. This paper traces the historical development of the film censorship laws, focusing on the 1952 Cinematograph Act and its amendments by scrutinizing the key statutory provisions and recent legislative reforms, including the […]
Symbolic shift or structural reform? A critical study of community services as a punishment in BNS.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, marks a significant shift in India’s criminal justice framework, replacing the colonial-era’s Indian Penal Code (IPC),1860. Among its various innovations, there is the introduction of community services as a formal punishment. This paper critically examines whether the inclusion of community service constitutes a structural reform aimed at transforming punitive […]
The influence of emotional intelligence on executive leadership and strategic decision-making.
Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a crucial determinant of success in executive leadership, surpassing technical expertise and intellect in today’s complex business environment. Defined by five key components — self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills — EI enables leaders to manage emotions effectively, build trust, and strengthen organizational culture. Emotionally intelligent executives foster authenticity, […]
Impact of Right to Information Act on everyone
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, is a landmark law that promotes transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment in India. By granting the right to access information from public authorities, it aims to curb corruption and strengthen democratic governance. The Act’s key features—such as time-bound replies, low application fees, proactive disclosure, and oversight by Information […]
Myth or Reality: The Indian Constitution’s Separation of Powers?
The foundation of democratic governance is the theory of separation of powers, which maintains equilibrium between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Although Montesquieu’s The Spirit of Laws (1748) is the source of the idea, its use in India shows a practical adaptation rather than rigid compartmentalization. Although the notion is not expressly embodied in […]
THE RISE OF FEMALE OFFENDERS: EXPLORING TRENDS AND PATTERNS
The face of crime in India is often painted as masculine, what about the women? In a nation where women are culturally expected to take on domestic chores, female offenders in India blur boundaries and challenge the conventional interpretations related to crime and criminality.” This article analyses the female delinquency in India focusing on the […]
The Legal Framework for Smart Cities in India
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) of the Government of India launched ipagen 2015 is the globe’s most ambitious initiative for creating smart cities. It seeks to revamp 100 of the nation’s cities into eco-friendly, citizen-driven, and economically sustainable urban agglomerations with technology- and data-facilitated governance. But the fast-tracked digitization and infrastructure transformation integrated into the […]
Private Hands, Public Goods: Tracing the NDA Era Revolution in Indian School Welfare Delivery
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DEVU G NAIR V. STATE OF KERALA
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FROM TRADE WARS TO GLOBAL BRANDS: WHAT REALLY SHAPES GLOBAL BRANDS?
In a landscape shaped by geopolitical tension and digital disruption, global brands must navigate cultural complexity to succeed. Examining India’s 1.4 billion-person market reveals that brand resilience depends on localisation and cultural authenticity rather than operational efficiency alone. Through multinational case studies from telecommunications to e-commerce, the analysis demonstrates that emotional connections and genuine community […]