Monthly Archives: June 2026
CODE OF CONDUCT – ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Introduction Public officials hold positions of trust that directly affect the lives of citizens, which makes ethical conduct essential in their daily functioning. A code of conduct serves as a guiding framework to ensure that officials act with honesty, integrity, and accountability while performing their duties. It outlines the standards of behavior expected from them, helping to prevent misuse...
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY APPLICABILITY IN CONTEMPORARY’S WORLD
INTRODUCTIONSovereign immunity, or crown immunity, is a legal doctrine whereby a sovereign or state cannot commit a legal wrong and is immune from civil suit and criminal prosecution. It is the exemption or immunity enjoyed by the state from being sued in another courts. It is developed as an “undisputed principle of customary international law” and the law of...
The Rise of ESG Governance in India: From Voluntary Compliance to Directors’ Duties
Introduction Corporate governance has always focused on the shareholders’ value maximization, profit generation, and regulatory compliance. However, in the present circumstances, environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles have emerged as a revolutionary framework that receives corporate accountabilities refers to a set of standards measuring a company’s conduct in relation to its environmental sustainability, social responsibility and ethical governance. Although...
ANKIT SAHNI V. REGISTRAR OF COPYRIGHTS
Case Name: Ankit Sahni v. Registrar of Copyrights (Re: Registration of the work “Suryast”) Citation: Registration No. A-138408/2021 (Withdrawal Notice issued 2021) Court/Authority: Indian Copyright Office (DPIIT) Brief Facts: In 2020, Ankit Sahni, an intellectual property lawyer created an Artificial Intelligence application called RAGHAV (Robust Artificially Intelligent Graphics and Art Visualizer). Sahni created an artistic work named Suryast as...
Red Tapism: Excessive Bureaucracy and Delay in Administrative Work
IntroductionRed tapism is commonly understood as the excessive use of rules, regulations, and formal procedures that result in delays and inefficiency in administrative functioning. It is most often associated with government offices, where decision-making becomes slow due to unnecessary paperwork, rigid adherence to procedures, and multiple layers of approval. Although rules are essential for ensuring accountability and order, their...
INDIA’S POTENTIAL FOR PEACEFUL CONFLICT SETTLEMENT THROUGH MEDIATION
ABSTRACTThis article looks at mediation as a crucial part of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in India. It examines its development, emphasizes significant court rulings, and assesses its contribution to lessening the workload for judges. Additionally, the article offers recommendations for strengthening the institutional framework of mediation and critically examines the difficulties it faces. Mediation is becoming more widely acknowledged...
ANALYSE THE SCOPE OF AUTHORSHIP AND ORIGINALITY
INTRODUCTION The copyright law is the legal protector of the creative expression and is based on two basic pillars: authorship- the identification of the person, who has the right to the creative rights, and originality- the determination of whether a work has the necessary intellectual depth to be subject to protection. These ideas are frequently mixed in the Indian...
Crony Capitalism – Business-Government Nexus for Mutual Benefit
Crony capitalism is a perversion of the free-market economy, in which the creation of wealth through competitive innovation is replaced by abuse of political influence. This essay looks at the institutionalised nexus between state and privately owned companies, which is a system of legal permits and government grants, and tax concessions to insiders. The assignment evaluates the impact of...
VAGUE ALLEGATIONS IN CRIMINAL LAW
1. Abstract The foundation of India’s criminal justice system, in many contemporary contexts, rests upon the “right to a fair trial,” and the necessity for clarity in this regard is deeply rooted in the principles of “Common Law.” The fundamental import of this principle is that the accused must be provided with full and complete information regarding the specific...
CRIMINAL TRIAL DELAY: THE SUPREME COURT’S POSITION ON SPEEDY JUSTICE IN 2026
ABSTRACT India’s court system is experiencing increasing delays that compromise justice, despite the country’s diverse society reflecting harmony. The idea that “justice delayed is justice denied” emphasizes the significance of the right to a prompt trial, guaranteeing both justice for the accused and prompt compensation for victims. The public and legal professionals are concerned about the growing backlog of...
