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 […]
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN INDIA: SEBI REGULATIONS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS
Corporate Governance has become one of the most significant pillars of modern corporate law and financial regulation in India. It refers to the system by which companies are directed and controlled. According to the World Bank, Corporate governance is the relationship between a company’s management, board of directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders. In India, corporate […]
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY CSR AND ITS ROLE IN MODERN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Corporate Social Responsibility is a concept that recognizes the moral and social obligation of corporations to contribute positively to the society in which they operate. The corporations are integral parts of the social ecosystem and therefore have a responsibility to give back to society. From a human perspective, CSR reflects the idea that business success […]
COMBATING CYBER-CRIMES IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS OF EMERGING THREATS AND LEGAL RESPONSES
The rapid growth of digital technology and internet accessibility has transformed communication, commerce and governance in India. However, it has also led to a significant rise in cyber-crimes such as phishing, identity theft, ransomware attacks, cyber stalking, financial fraud and data breaches. This article examines the evolving nature of cyber-crimes in India and critically analyses […]
RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE: A CASE COMMENTARY ON JUSTICE K. S. PUTTASWAMY v. UNION OF INDIA
The landmark judgment in Justice K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) transformed Indian constitutional jurisprudence by recognizing the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution. This case commentary examines the background of the dispute, the constitutional issues before the Supreme Court, the reasoning adopted […]
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023: REFORM OR MERE REPLACEMENT OF THE INDIAN PENAL CODE?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 marks a significant shift in India’s criminal justice system by replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Enacted with the objective of modernising criminal law, the legislation introduces provisions relating to organised crime, terrorism, cyber-enabled offences and community service while seeking to remove several colonial-era concepts. At the same time, it […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INDIA: INNOVATION, REGULATION AND LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the twenty-first century, influencing sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, governance and law. While AI offers significant opportunities for innovation and economic growth, it also raises important legal and ethical concerns relating to privacy, accountability, bias and regulation. This article examines the […]
TRANSNATIONAL CYBERCRIMES AND THE LEGAL RESPOSIBILITIES OF INTERNET INTERMEDIARIES: CHALLENGES OF JURISDICTION, ATTRIBUTION AND ENFORCEMENT
The paper examines the role of internet intermediaries such as internet service providers, social media platforms, search engines, cloud service providers, and cryptocurrency exchanges in the rise of transnational cybercrime. While intermediaries enable global connectivity, they simultaneously serve as enablers of illicit activities, including online fraud, terrorism, child exploitation, ransomware, and money laundering. This paper […]