Category: Students Corner

Mediation and CPC: A Study of Section 89 and the Increasing Role of ADR

Author – Adya Mishra (The ICFAI University, Dehradun) Abstract Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) marks a pivotal legislative shift towards integrating Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), especially mediation, within India’s civil justice framework. This article examines the historical evolution, judicial interpretations, and operationalization of Section 89, highlighting its role in facilitating amicable

OBC Reservation and the CAPF Creamy Layer: A Constitutional and Policy Perspective

Author: Advocate Amit Kumar Sharma, Supreme Court of India Introduction The question of whether children of officers of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) fall within the “creamy layer” of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category is not merely a matter of administrative categorization. It delves into the core of India’s constitutional vision of substantive

Corruption in Public Office: A Detailed Case Study of DEO Rajnikanth Praveen (Bettiah, Bihar)

An Article by Adv. Rishabh Kumar Mishra (Patna High Court) In a shocking development that has shaken the foundation of the education system in Bihar, a disproportionate assets case has surfaced against District Education Officer (DEO) Rajnikanth Praveen, who was posted in Bettiah, West Champaran. A sweeping raid conducted by the Bihar Special Vigilance Unit

TREATMENT OF CARTELS UNDER THE INDIAN LAW

Author : Radhika Kapoor ABSTRACT Cartels are one of the most severe forms of anti-competitive behavior, as they involve collusion between businesses to manipulate market conditions, restrict competitions and exploit consumers. In India, cartels are governed by the Competition Act, 2002 which aims to prevent anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant positions and regulate combinations that adversely

Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Artificial Intelligence Deployment: Balancing Innovation, Accountability, and Human Values

Author: Jyoti Kumari, Final Semester Student, LLB (Hons), Amity Law School, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh Abstract AI has seen an exponential progression in recent times, uncovering limitless potential prospects and transformation across industries worldwide. As stated above, the ethnic dilemmas that needed to be explored especially law and policy level are multiple but it would be equally

Legal Procedures and Victim Advocacy in Road Rage Cases in India

Author: Aishwarya Jain, Final Semester student, LLB (Hons), Amity Law School, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh Abstract Road rage is a growing problem in India, made worse by heavy traffic, reckless driving, and ineffective traffic law enforcement. The strict legal system that governs the penalties for causing fatalities in traffic accidents places a strong emphasis on

Introduction to Insanity Plea in Criminal Defences in India

Author : Ashutosh Singh Naruka, Final Semester Student, LLB (Hons), Amity Law School, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh Abstract The use of insanity defence in India’s Supreme Court and High Court is inconsistent in nature and paves way for diverse interpretations of what amounts to mental illness and whether it negates or assets criminal liability. Judicial reliance

The Role of Labour Courts in Resolving Employment Disputes

Author: Noumee Sharma (3rd year, Amity Law School Noida AUUP) Abstract The role of labour courts is very important in showcasing employment disputes and spreading healthy industrial relations. Labour courts showcase as specialized adjudicatory  bodies focused on resolving conflicts between employers and employees, workmen and workmen, employers and employers, which may arise from wrongful termination, waste
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