Challenges in the Enforcement of Financial Fraud and White-Collar Crime Laws: A Comparative Perspective on India and Sri Lanka
Financial fraud and white collars are major aspects that pose possible economic security and credibility of any country. In such developing economies like India and Sri Lanka, there are numerous structural and procedural as well as political losses in the implementation of laws against such crimes. This study examines the commonalities and difference in legal […]
From Hicklin to Hashtags: The fractured Standard of Obscenity in India
As India transitions from the colonial-era of Indian Penal Code, 1860 to the decolonised era of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, its obscenity jurisprudence remains trapped between Victorian model of morality and the modern digital culture. The legal doctrine of obscenity in India is caught in a jurisprudential time warp. This article examines how the […]
Legal, Social and Liability Issues in Free Healthcare Camps in India: A Study of Doctors, Hospitals and Patient Protection
Abstract Free healthcare camps organised by hospitals, non-governmental organisations and charitable institutions form an important part of community outreach in India. These camps provide consultations, basic investigations and preventive care to economically weaker and underserved populations. However, the absence of direct payment for medical services often creates uncertainty regarding the legal responsibilities of doctors, hospitals […]
Dissolution of Marriage Under Muslim Law
Divorce in Muslim laws is viewed as “a legal and controlled process of dissolving a marriage in case of an unworkable situation wherein neither of them can enjoy a harmonious and dignified relationship.” Divorce in Muslim laws relies on “Islamic legal maxims which had been derived from the Islamic Quran and Hadith, whereas Muslim laws […]
From Dependency to Dominance: India’s Semiconductor Mission 2025 and the Quest for Technological Sovereignty
This article examines India’s Semiconductor Mission 2025 as a transformative step from technological dependence to sovereignty. It places this mission in the context of India’s broader industrial and constitutional vision, and highlights the nation’s efforts to evolve from a semiconductor consumer and assembler to a global innovation and design hub through a balanced strategy of […]
NATIONAL SECURITY ARCHITECTURE FOR COUNTER-TERRORISM WITH REFERENCE TO TADA AND POTA
The paper analyzes India’s national security architecture through a thorough examination of the anti-terror legislation TADA and POTA. It examines the historical circumstances that led to the establishment of these unique legislations, such as the Emergency, the Punjab insurgency, and the 2001 Parliament attack. The study illustrates how this legislation enhanced state authorities by enabling […]
FROM DICEY TO MANEKA GANDHI TRANSFORMATION OF THE RULE OF LAW IN INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
This paper examines the transformation of the rule of law in Indian administrative law from A.V. Dicey’s influential principles to the landmark Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978). It traces the evolution of substantive due process and judicial review, highlighting how courts have shaped governance and rights protection. The study analyses key judicial interventions, […]
Legal Framework for Resolution of Disputes in Joint Venture Companies
Joint ventures in India represent a strategic synthesis of collaboration ambition and regulatory complexity. These corporate alliances emerge as vehicles through which domestic enterprises and foreign entities pool resources access new markets and share entrepreneurial risk. Yet the Indian legal landscape governing such ventures remains fragmented and evolving. While the concept of a joint venture […]
Beyond the Moratorium
In recent times, the “tug-of-war” between Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and Section 96 of India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has reached its zenith. With inconsistent judgments and fragmented verdicts, the uncertainty regarding the enforceability of cheques during insolvency has reached a critical point. This uncertainty has been addressed recently by […]
Gig Workers and the Future of Employment Laws in India
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