Editorials

The Resurgence of Inheritance Taxation in India Boon or Bane?

By Jagyansh Kumar | 07 July 2024

Abstract The debate over reintroducing inheritance taxation in India has gained attention due to comments by Congress Overseas Chairman Sam Pitroda. This tax, known as the death levy, would be levied on the property inherited by legal successors. While it aims to reduce inequality and boost revenue, critics argue it may be a double burden. Continue reading

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Addressing the Challenges Posed by AI in India

By Adv. Prashant Mali, Ph.D. | 06 June 2024

Introduction For the last few decades Artificial Intelligence (ā€œAIā€) has been advancing at an unprecedented pace globally. A few decades ago, the perpetration of AI to the present extent would have been a far-fetched idea, but today, it is our reality. AI is continuously developing and pervading almost every crucial aspect of our lives. AI Continue reading

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Moving Beyond the Doctrine of Dilution in the Context of Well-Known Trademarks

By Japmeet Singh Bajaj | 04 April 2024

Abstract This article seeks to argue against the doctrine of dilution for adjudicating on infringement of well-known marks and explores the doctrine of deceptive similarity as a potential solution. It establishes that the doctrine of deceptive similarity, as used by the court before the introduction of the Trademark Act of 1999, is not enough to Continue reading

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DNLU-SLJ Call for Papers ā€“ Volume III (2024)

By Editor, SLJ | 02 February 2024

Dharmashastra National Law University Student Law Journal calls for unique and unpublished research papers, Short Notes, Book Reviews and Case Comments – Volume III (2024) About the Journal: Dharmashastra National Law Universityā€“Student Law Journal (DNLU-SLJ) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, student-run academic journal that endeavours to advance rigorous research across various facets of law such as Continue reading

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ABC v State of Maharashtra: The way forward for Reproductive and Decisional Autonomy

By Toshita Joshi & Shishir Kumar Rai | 01 January 2024

Toshita Joshi & Shishir Kumar Rai The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 was introduced to ensure safe and legal access to abortion facilities for women. The Act, while being a significant legislation, has several impediments in form of insufficient infrastructure, lack of privacy, and below par awareness. The case comment deals with an appeal Continue reading

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Sentencing Policy: An Invigoration that Indian Criminal Jurisprudence is in need

By Prakhar Dubey | 01 January 2024

Prakhar Dubey The rate of crime is increasing alarmingly and to cater to the need we require a just criminal justice system on which reliance can be placed upon. Presently, the Indian Criminal Justice System believes in the idea of sentencing and punishment but there have been many debates to decide what can be termed Continue reading

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Block This, Block that! A Meticulous Approach to Dynamic Injunctions in India & EU

By Siddharth Saxena | 01 January 2024

Siddharth Saxena In digital space, files can be shared in no time. If a website is blocked or taken down by injunction through the courtā€™s order, within minutes a mirror website appears that hosts the same data hosted on the parent website. These are also known as rogue websites. The copyright infringement thereupon continues through Continue reading

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An Age where Eyes Canā€™t be Trusted: Image Manipulation Through Deepfakes

By Gowri Dev & Akshay Pramodh | 01 January 2024

Gowri Dev & Akshay Pramodh Digital transformation in recent years has normalised the distortion of reality on the internet. It took an exponential leap with the advent of ā€˜deepfakeā€™ technology. Machine learning has now enabled the manipulation of content to produce hyper-realistic false content resistant to detection. Like any other invention, while deepfakes have their Continue reading

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Commercialisation of Surrogacy in India – A Critical Analysis

By Spandana Reddy Bommu | 01 January 2024

Spandana Reddy Bommu India has a thriving market for surrogacy for couples worldwide because of the many surrogate mothers involved and the considerably lower process expense. Furthermore, the absence of laws regulating surrogacy has resulted in greater acceptability of commercial surrogacy in India. Nevertheless, a significant concern is needed, such as surrogate woman victimisation and Continue reading

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Inter-Relations of Metaverse and its Importance in Competitive Market

By Aranya Nath & Srabani Behera | 01 January 2024

Aranya Nath & Srabani Behera Since the development of the Internet in the 1990s till date, there has been considerable progress in the virtual environment. The Internet has opined ways for users to use cyberspace through social ā€œmedia platformsā€ and has brought digital transformation from cell phones to Smartphones and Artificial Intelligence. The Metaverse is Continue reading

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