Indian Legal Research Articles

A Critical Analysis on Lok-Adalat in Indian Legal System

A Critical Analysis on Lok-Adalat in Indian Legal System

Outline of legal practice in India: developing the future of the Indian Legal Profession

Outline of legal practice in India: developing the future of the Indian Legal Profession

The Colorful Tapestry in Indian Legal System: Delving into Colorable Legislation in India

The Colorful Tapestry in Indian Legal System: Delving into Colorable Legislation in India

CLOSED-DOMAIN QUESTION-ANSWERING SYSTEM FOR INDIAN LEGAL ACTS

: In Today’s digital age, access to legal knowledge among students is crucial for fostering a well-informed citizenry. However, comprehending the intricacies of provisions of Indian Legal Acts, especially in a complex legal system like India’s, can be daunting, even for seasoned professionals, let alone for educational purposes among children. To bridge this gap and foster legal literacy from a young age, we introduced a PDF-based Closed-domain Question-Answering (CDQA) System for Indian Legal Acts. Our system simplifies educating students about provisions of Indian Legal Acts such as RTI(Right to Education), RTE(Right to Education), Anti-Dowry Act, etc. By leveraging natural language processing(NLP) techniques and machine learning algorithms, our system, powered by LangChain, enables users to pose questions in natural language related to Indian Legal Acts. LangChain represents a groundbreaking advancement in question-answer systems, harnessing the power of cutting-edge language models to provide accurate and comprehensive responses to user queries. Developed based on state-of-the-art NLP techniques, LangChain is a versatile and highly adaptable tool that offers a versatile solution with transformative potential across diverse industries, including education, healthcare, legal research, customer support, etc.

Insanity Defence Under the Indian Criminal justice System

The "Insanity Defence" within the framework of the Indian Legal System serves as a protective measure for individuals accused of criminal offenses, especially when they lack the mental capacity to understand the nature of their actions or differentiate between right and wrong. This defence aligns with the legal principle “Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea,” which emphasizes that for an action to be deemed unlawful, it must be accompanied by a guilty mind. Consequently, punishing individuals who are not accountable for their actions would contravene fundamental human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India. To delve deeper into the concept of the insanity defence, it's essential to trace its origins and development within English law and its subsequent impact on Indian legal statutes. It's crucial to understand that insanity defence isn't merely a matter of suffering from a mental illness; rather, it requires a demonstration that the accused lacked the mental capacity to comprehend the consequences of their actions. Thus, the burden of proof lies with the accused, who must provide compelling evidence to establish their state of insanity, akin to the standard of “preponderance of the evidence” often seen in civil cases. This paper seeks to analyze the intricacies of insanity within the legal framework and how it has evolved into a potential loophole within the current judicial system.

Single Colour Marks a Gray Area- An Attempt to Re-tool the Indian Legal Framework

The idea of trademarks is not a recent invention; it dates back over a considerable period of time. However, as times changed, it significantly evolved and got refined. With new developments and innovations have come about over time, different classes of marks have requested protection in the area of trademark law. However, not all of these marks were accepted to the same degree. One such particular class of mark is the single colour mark. The tussle over the registrability of single colour marks is the ongoing discourse which has the potential to generate wide-ranging ramifications for the trademark law. Different jurisdictions have attempted to solidify their legislative framework in response to single colour marks. However, there exist jurisdictions like India which are still searching for the correct path. The present paper makes an attempt to contribute to the existing set of literature by structuring the approach in relation to the issue of registering and validating the single colour marks within Indian legal framework. The paper makes an exploration to the Acts, Rules. Judicial Dictums and suitable foreign learnings in a structured manner for unravelling the conundrum persisting over the validity of single colour marks within the jurisdiction of India.

The Architects of Modern Indian Legal System: Warren Hastings and Charles Cornwallis

The Architects of Modern Indian Legal System: Warren Hastings and Charles Cornwallis

Missing the Wood for the Trees: How Indian Legal Education Fails to Deliver the Professional Lawyer?

In this work, we compare the Indian and American legal education systems, to argue that the former lacks the toolkit to impart professionalism among its graduates. ‘Professionalism’ in American literature means the internalization of legal skills along with values of public service. The formation of these cognitive attributes through law school and formative years is known as ‘professional identity formation’. We refer to the American discourse of professionalism and argue that Indian legal education should switch to the American Bar Association output-based model, thereby creating a clear goal but flexible pathways, allowing for faculty-led innovation in courses, curricula and pedagogy. We also underline other aspects of Indian legal education like faculty shortages and barriers between academia and profession as causative factors preventing the growth of professionalism in law graduates, which may eventually disadvantage them in the global workplace. We call for reform and discourse of the basic attitudes of the Bar Council of India and the legal educators.

Law and mitigation: A comparative analysis of Moroccan and Indian Legal systems

There has been international recognition of the burgeoning climate change crisis, with numerous conventions attempting to foster collaboration and cooperation between countries. However, it has been established that there exists a discrepancy, with certain countries historically polluting more, while other countries bear the brunt of these erratic changes with specific categories of people having to bear even more. Through this there arises a requirement to analyze the efforts countries make to alleviate climate change, especially their interaction with other nations in terms of forming alliances or adopting similar measures. The utopian ideation behind law is to provide a voice for the voiceless and to safeguard the interests of the masses. Though corruption and sheer inefficiency has riddled this powerful tool with deficits. The current rate of environmental degradation demarcates the failure of the law, as marginalized communities continue to face mass discrimination and struggle to mobilize to courts. It is important to understand the bodies involved in governance and the unique manner in which an issue gets addressed through the system. Only through this understanding can gaps be bridged and functional legislation enacted. Moreover, as there is a shift in global politics and a need to deconstruct Western hegemony, it is crucial to understand the Global South’s perspectives in dealing with the contention of climate change. In particular, countries like India and Morocco that are distinct but share certain common intricacies as developing countries with torrid pasts. This paper aspires to explore and examine Indian and Moroccan environmental acts or laws towards protection in juxtaposition to the surmounting levels of pollution.

Critical Analysis of the Scope of AI Agents in Agency Contract and Its Ethical-Legal Implications in the Indian Legal Framework

Critical Analysis of the Scope of AI Agents in Agency Contract and Its Ethical-Legal Implications in the Indian Legal Framework

Unveiling the Truth: Admissibility of Truth Serum Tests in Indian Legal Proceedings

Unveiling the Truth: Admissibility of Truth Serum Tests in Indian Legal Proceedings

Metamorphosis of Family Law: Navigating Cultural Shifts in the Indian Legal Environment

In an era marked by cultural diversity and evolving societal norms, family law faces the challenge of adapting to shifting paradigms. As cultures and societies undergo rapid transformation, family law finds itself at a crossroads, compelled to adapt to the shifting dynamics of familial relationships and responsibilities. This research article explores the intricate interplay between family law and cultural changes, shedding light on the dynamic nature of legal practice in the context of evolving societal values and norms. This research aims to deepen our comprehension of the ever-evolving intersection between family law and cultural changes.

The Relationship between Ethics and Law in the Indian Legal System

The moral issue of the legal department is an extremely important and controversial issue. The scope of this paper is to discuss the role of morality in the current legal system, with particular emphasis on India 's recent judgments and their implications for society. This paper also focuses on the debate between freedom and security, the importance of intention in determining whether an act is criminal, and the role of the state in promoting and maintaining certain moral standards. It further discusses the impact of moral concepts in the future era and the way forward, distinguishing between illegal and immoral. It also discusses in detail the judgments that mark major changes in the country 's belief system, such as the decriminalization of adultery, the recognition of the rights of LGBTQ + groups, and the right to die with dignity. The purpose of this paper is to present the relationship between law and morality in society and to examine its current relevance, particularly in the Indian legal system.

Synchronizing Concepts of Judicial Review in Indian Legal Scenario

Synchronizing Concepts of Judicial Review in Indian Legal Scenario

International Law's Influence and Application in Indian Legal Terminologies

International Law's Influence and Application in Indian Legal Terminologies

Landscape of Indian Legal Research

Landscape of Indian Legal Research

The Present State of Artificial Intelligence in the Indian Legal System and its Monitoring

Artificial intelligence has grown to be an essential element of many companies, including the legal sector. It is critical to guarantee that AI is used safely and responsibly throughout the country, and the actions of the Indian government and business organisations are an excellent place to start. As AI becomes more integrated into the legal system and different sectors, various legislative frameworks controlling its application and use in India has been emerging. It becomes essential to understand India's legal framework for AI governance and monitoring. The study focuses on the numerous legal and regulatory frameworks in India that govern the development and application of AI. It also covers several national laws, guidelines, and regulations emphasising responsible and ethical AI implementation along with identification of countries that are encouraging regulators and law makers to implement AI Regulations.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW IN THE DIGITAL AGE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTISTS

This paper examines how intellectual property (IP) law is evolving in relation to visual and performing arts in our digital era, with a focus on the Indian context. By analyzing recent court cases, laws, and industry practices, it explores the key challenges artists face in protecting and monetizing their work online, as well as new opportunities created by digital technologies. The research finds that while digital reproduction and distribution have made copyright enforcement much harder, they have also opened up exciting new avenues for creation, collaboration, and connecting with audiences. The paper argues that IP frameworks need to be updated to better balance protecting artists' rights with the realities and possibilities of our digital world, particularly in the Indian legal and cultural landscape.

Sedition in Respect of Freedom of Speech and Expression: Indian Legal Perspective

Sedition in Respect of Freedom of Speech and Expression: Indian Legal Perspective

�Publish or Perish�: The Indian Legal Academicians� Dilemma of Prioritizing Research vs Teaching

�Publish or Perish�: The Indian Legal Academicians� Dilemma of Prioritizing Research vs Teaching