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THE TRIAD OF INTELLECTUAL LIBERTY: ASSESSING PRESS FREEDOM AND THE NECESSITY OF A JOURNALIST’S PROTECTION ACT IN INDIA

Published On: April 23rd 2026 Authored By: Ayesha A Government Law College Vellore Abstract The Constitution establishes India as a “Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic,” yet the nation continues to rank 151st on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index. While the Supreme Court has recognized press freedom as implicit in Article 19(1)(a), […]

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When Inspiration Becomes Appropriation: Geographical Indication (GI) Law and the Limits of Territorial Protection in the Prada–Kolhapuri Controversy

Published On: April 23rd 2026 Authored By: Fatema Bandukwala AKK New Law Academy Pune Abstract When Italian luxury house Prada debuted footwear at Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 that bore a striking resemblance to India’s Geographical Indication-protected Kolhapuri chappal, the global backlash exposed a structural deficiency at the heart of the international intellectual property

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The Basic Structure Doctrine

Published On: April 23rd 2026 Authored By: Shivani Kumari Gitarattan International Business School Abstract The basic structure doctrine is the foundational principle of Indian constitutional jurisprudence that defines the limitation on Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution. Formally established by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala[1] on

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Scent as a Sign: The Legal Labyrinth of Olfactory Trademarks in India and Beyond

Published On: April 23, 2026 Authored By: Hrucha Kulkarni Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College Pune   I. Introduction Trademark law has always been a visual regime. Logos, words, and shapes tell consumers at a glance who made a product. Yet branding today is far more layered, think of the signature scent of a

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LEGAL REGULATION OF ARITIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INDIA : EMERGING POLICY TRENDS AND CHALLENGES.

Published On: April 23rd 2026 Authored By: Iswariyalakshmi.V Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Government Law College, Ramanathapuram Abstract Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming many sectors, including governance, healthcare, finance, and law enforcement. While AI offers significant opportunities for growth and efficiency, it also raises serious legal concerns such as data privacy, accountability, algorithmic bias,

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