VISHAKA & ORS. V. STATE OF RAJASTHAN & ORS.
This case commentary analyses the landmark judgment of Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997), which marked a transformative shift in India’s constitutional and gender-justice jurisprudence. The Supreme Court recognised sexual harassment as a violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21, thereby affirming the right of women to work with dignity. In […]
The Role of NHRC in India: Guardian of Human Rights or a Toothless Tiger?
This blog primarily examines the role of the National Human Rights Commission in India, questioning whether it functions as an effective guardian of human rights or merely a “toothless tiger.” It deals with the establishment, functions, powers, and role of NHRC in India in protecting and promoting human rights impartially. It also underscores the structural […]
DIGITAL AND AI GOVERNANCE IN INDIA: CHALLENGES OF DATA PRIVACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly evolved into an integral part of India’s digital democracy. It has resulted in heading towards dignified digital governance. The revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence in governance has been clearly visible in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, finance, banking, law, etc., posing serious implications on transparency, accountability and efficiency of government machinery. […]
RTI ACT, 2005: STRENGTHENING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN INDIA
The Right to Information Act, 2005, represents a transformative step in strengthening democratic governance in India by ensuring transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. This paper examines the evolution, objectives, and key provisions of the Act, highlighting its role in empowering citizens to access information held by public authorities. It analyses the judicial interpretation of the […]
CYBER LAW IN INDIA: OVERVIEW AND RECENT TRENDS
This paper offers an in-depth analysis of the digital legal system in India, with a special focus on the actions taken on the ground through the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. It looks into both the advantages and threats of the digital media by illustrating how internet networks can serve the global trade and education […]
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN CYBERSPACE
The rapid and unregulated growth of cyberspace has quite a bit increased the risk to children, leaving them very susceptible to various kinds of tech-facilitated trauma and exploitation. About this, the paper maps out the major facets of cybercrimes against children in India and explains the working mechanisms and effects on the psyche of the […]
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA
A trademark is a unique visual trademark that protects a brand’s corporate identity, enhances market trust, and stops the public from being misled. This document explains the division and sequential registration of trademarks as per the setup of the Indian Trademark Act 1999. It specifies the legal conditions that define different types of marks like […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN INDIA
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) can be considered as one of the most important legal means in India protecting the brainpower of the people and at the same time providing the creator with a moral and material ownership as the letter of Article 27 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This manuscript explores the statutory setup […]
Debt Recovery in India: A Comparative Analysis of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 and the SARFAESI Act, 2002
The stability of the banking and financial sector largely depends upon an efficient debt recovery mechanism. In India, the increasing burden of non-performing assets and delays in traditional civil court procedures created the need for specialized legislation for debt recovery. Consequently, the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993, now known […]
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FOREIGN TRADE (DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION) ACT, 1992
The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 is an important legislation enacted by the Parliament of India to regulate and promote the country’s foreign trade. This Act replaced the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, 1947. The present Act empowers the Central Government to formulate foreign trade policies and regulate imports and exports in the […]