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Dharma and Modern Constitutionalism: An Epistemological Analysis

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Published On: October 15, 2026 Authored By: Madhvi Madaan National Law University, Sonipat Abstract Contemporary Indian constitutional discourse remains heavily dominated by Eurocentric analytical frameworks, frequently reducing classical Indian legal concepts like Dharma to religious dogma or traditionalist belief. This analytical bias creates a significant void in indigenous legal theory, obscuring the secular, philosophical foundations […]

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Paving the Way for Liberty: Evaluating the Fundamental Right to Walk on Footpaths under Article 21

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Published On: October 15, 2026 Authored By: Madhvi Madaan National Law University, Sonipat Introduction and Background In the rapidly expanding urban landscapes of contemporary India, public infrastructure development has historically prioritised motor vehicle mobility over pedestrian accessibility. However, a major judicial evolution has emerged across Indian constitutional jurisprudence: the recognition that pedestrian safety and unhindered

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When Does Soft Law Become Hard Law? The Normative Influence of Non-Binding International Instruments in the Development of Customary International Law

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Published On: October 15, 2026 Authored By: Priscille Mabwa Mbongo   Abstract The growing use of non-binding international instruments has raised an enduring question in international law: when, if ever, does soft law acquire the normative force of hard law? This article examines the role of United Nations General Assembly resolutions, declarations, guidelines and other

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Between Judicial Independence and State Power: The ICC’s Institutional Resilience and Cooperation Crisis in 2025–2026

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Published On: October 15, 2026 Authored By: Priscille Mabwa Mbongo   Abstract The International Criminal Court (ICC) enters 2025–2026 under increasing pressure to reconcile judicial independence with the political realities of international criminal justice. This legal development examines the Court’s institutional resilience amid external political pressure, targeted sanctions against its officials, and persistent difficulties in

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Live-in Relationships and the Grey Zone of Indian Family Law

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Published On: october 15, 2026 Authored By: Anu S Binny Mar Gregorios College of Law. (Kerala University) Abstract Live-in relationships are neither illegal nor fully recognised as marriage. Over time, however, courts have evolved their view of such relationships by extending various rights to the parties involved. A brief review shows significant shifts through landmark

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