Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management

Advancing Law and Management

ISSN No. : 2583-9896

A CASE COMMENT ON STATE OF TAMIL NADU V. GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU (2025)

State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu (2025) is a landmark judgment that directly confronts the misuse of gubernatorial assent powers and re-centres democratic accountability in India’s federal structure. The Supreme Court not only clarified the meaning of Article 200 but also crafted structural remedies to prevent an unelected Governor from paralysing an […]

THE EVOLUTION OF PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION IN INDIA

Public Interest Litigation has been an effective tool in Indian jurisprudence, providing access to justice for everyone, especially marginalised communities. In today’s times, PIL have become a very common daily aspect of our legal world, with numerous being filed every hour. PILs have led to developments in almost all aspects of rights of citizens, whether […]

ENFORCEMENT GAP IN DISABILITY RIGHTS: FROM LAW TO LIVED REALITY

Disability rights are grounded in the principles of human dignity, equality, and non-discrimination. In India, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act) represents a significant legislative step towards harmonising domestic law with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) , to which India is a State Party. […]

WHERE DEMOCRACY BECOMES LAW- THE LOK SABHA

The Lok Sabha embodies the core essence of democracy by giving effect to the principle of popular sovereignty through direct representation. This blog examines the centrality of the institution within India’s democratic framework by examining its legislative procedure—introduction, readings, committee scrutiny, voting, and presidential assent—through a case study of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, offering […]

CONSUMER LAWS IN INDIA- EVOLUTION, RIGHTS AND PROTECTION

Consumer forms the cornerstone of a fair and efficient market economy. In India, consumer law has evolved from ancient regulatory principles embedded in texts like the Manusmriti and Arthshastra to a comprehensive statutory framework responding to contemporary market realities. The blog traces the historical evolution of consumer protection in India, examining the transition from colonial […]

DEMOCRACY ON TRIAL- THE ROLE OF JUDICIARY IN INDIAN DEMOCRACY

The Indian democracy is centered around the principle of separation of powers between the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary. The Judiciary is entrusted as the interpreter and guardian of the Constitution, working as a catalyst for democratic functioning. The blog traces the role of the Indian Judiciary in the functioning of the key features of democracy, […]

FROM GUARDIAN TO CATALYST- THE SUPREME COURT’S ROLE IN PROTECTING FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

The Supreme Court of India occupies a pivotal position as the ultimate guardian of Fundamental Rights within the Indian democratic framework. While originally envisaged as an adjudicatory body under the adversarial system, the Court’s role has progressively evolved from that of a protector to an interpreter of the basic rights enshrined in the Constitution. This […]

LEGAL ASPECTS OF SURROGACY IN INDIA

This research paper examines the legal framework governing surrogacy in India, with a primary focus on the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021and its interplay with the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021. The objective is to analyze the evolution, provisions and implications of these statutes in safeguarding the rights of surrogate mothers, intended parents and children […]

LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR TAXATION OF ONLINE MARKET PLAYERS IN INDIA

The rapid expansion of digital platforms has exposed fundamental weaknesses in traditional tax laws built around physical presence and territorial nexus. Online market players generate substantial economic value in user jurisdictions while often remaining outside effective tax reach, resulting in significant revenue losses and regulatory imbalance. This article critically examines the evolving legal frameworks governing […]

Surrogacy Laws in India: A Legal Analysis

Surrogacy in India has moved from an unregulated commercial practice to a tightly controlled legal framework with the enactment of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. This article critically examines India’s evolving surrogacy regime by analysing statutory provisions, judicial interventions, and recent regulatory developments up to December 2025. It traces the shift from permissive market-driven surrogacy […]