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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Interim Maintenance For a Wife Pendente Lite
Prolonged matrimonial litigation often creates severe financial distress for the economically dependent spouse. Interim maintenance, or maintenance pendente lite, serves as a crucial legal mechanism providing temporary financial support during divorce proceedings. Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 empowers courts to grant such relief, ensuring no party abandons their legal rights due to economic vulnerability. The importance...
A Critical Analysis of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026
Abstract The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 transformed and revolutionized India’s approach to corporate insolvency by introducing a unified and time- bound resolution framework. Although, after its implementation it achieved initial success, but, over time, the Code has faced persistent challenges, including delays in resolution, judicial backlog, declining recovery rates, and concerns regarding value erosion. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy...
AI Generated Judgements as Professional Misconduct
Introduction Stare Decisis is a foundational doctrine of common law requiring the courts of law to follow the rulings and judgements passed by a higher court in the past over matters of similar factum and cause thereby ensuring consistency and practicality of law. However, the use of generative AI as precedent rulings in the pleadings is a serious strike...
CASE LAWS :DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWER
Case 1: Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala. Citation: (1973) 4 SCC 225 Court: Supreme Court of India Brief Facts Case came up when His Holiness Kesavananda Bharati, the leader of a religious mutt in Kerala objected to state land reform laws which tried to enforce property ownership limitations. The case was pending when some constitutional amendments were made...
I Was Hit During a Test Drive — Who Pays?
Introduction, Importance and Relevance of the Topic Test drives represent a pivotal moment in the car-buying process, offering prospective purchasers the opportunity to assess a vehicle’s performance, comfort, and suitability before committing to a purchase. Yet, this seemingly routine activity carries inherent risks, as accidents during test drives can lead to injuries, property damage, and complex disputes over liability....
