Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management

Advancing Law and Management

ISSN No. : 2583-9896

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA: LAW, PROCEDURE, AND JUDICIAL TRENDS

A trademark constitutes the foundation of a brand identity, distinguishing one enterprise’s goods or services from those of its competitors. In India, trademark law has undergone substantial development, evolving from its colonial origins into a modern legal framework consonant with international obligations. This article examines the Indian law governing trademark registration under the Trade Marks […]

PRE-PACKAGED INSOLVENCY FOR FINTECH STARTUPS: BALANCING SPEED AND TRANSPARENCY IN PPIRP UNDER SECTION 54A

This paper examines the role of the Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP) under Section 54A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 in addressing financial distress among fintech startups. It explores whether the framework can balance the need for quick resolution with transparency and stakeholder protection, while also highlighting the practical challenges fintech companies face […]

PLEA BARGAINING IN CRPC AND BHARTIYA NAGRIKA SURAKSHA SANHITA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

This paper compares the plea bargaining framework under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. It examines how the new law seeks to make the process faster and more reform-oriented while highlighting the practical challenges that may affect its effectiveness in reducing delays and improving access to justice.

OPERATION SINDOOR AND THE EVOLUTION OF INDIA’S IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT REGIME

This article examines how Operation Sindoor shaped India’s immigration enforcement approach in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. It explores the balance between national security and humanitarian concerns, arguing that stronger legal safeguards and modern enforcement mechanisms can help India address security threats while remaining consistent with constitutional values.

SATI THROUGH ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL INDIA

This paper examines the historical evolution of the practice of Sati in ancient and medieval India and analyses the social, religious and political factors that contributed to its development and continuation. It discusses the position of women in different historical periods, the role of patriarchal traditions and the impact of colonial intervention and social reform […]

Criminalization of Marital Rape in India: A Constitutional and Human Rights Analysis

Marital rape remains one of the most debated issues in Indian constitutional and criminal law. This article examines the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception through the lens of Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Indian Constitution and analyses India’s obligations under international human rights law. It discusses judicial developments, comparative legal perspectives, […]

Harish Rana v. Union of India

The decision in Harish Rana v. Union of India marks a significant development in Indian constitutional jurisprudence on the right to die with dignity. This article analyses the Supreme Court’s recognition of passive euthanasia and its clarification that clinically assisted nutrition and hydration constitute medical treatment capable of withdrawal in irreversible cases. It examines the […]

The Rise of Deepfake Technology and Its Legal Challenges in India

Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, has emerged as a significant challenge in the digital era. By creating highly realistic but manipulated videos, images, and audio recordings, deepfakes pose serious threats to privacy, dignity, reputation, and democratic processes. This article examines the rise of deepfake technology in India and analyses the legal […]