Rwanda’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Initiative: Assessing Legal and Regulatory Readiness under the IAEA Milestones Approach
Introduction The global transition towards low-carbon energy systems has accelerated the search for reliable, sustainable and climate-resilient electricity generation technologies.1 In response to increasing energy demand, climate change obligations, and the need to diversify national energy portfolios, many States are reconsidering the role of nuclear energy as part of their long-term energy strategies. This renewed […]
Honour Killing and Gender-Based Violence
Submission type: Article Title: Honour Killings and Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan Author: Saba Shah (Law Student) University/College: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Law College affiliated with University of Sindh Honour Killings and Gender-Based Violence in […]
Breach of Contract in Software Development Agreements: An Indian Law Perspective
Introduction Imagine a business hires a software company to build an app. The contract says it will be delivered in four months. Six months pass, and the app still isn’t ready — or worse, it’s delivered full of bugs. Can the business sue? What can it claim? This is one of the most common […]
Execution of Domestic Arbitral Awards under Section 36
Execution of Domestic Arbitral Awards under Section 36 CPC Integration, Stay of Execution Rules, and Deposit Requirements Why Section 36 Matters An arbitral award is only as good as the ability to enforce it. Section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is the provision that converts a paper award into money in the […]
The Anatomy of Institutional Inertia: Procedural Reforms and the Mitigation of Judicial Delays in India
The Anatomy of Institutional Inertia: Procedural Reforms and the Mitigation of Judicial Delays in India Abstract The rule of law is characterized by the predictability, fairness, and promptness of resolving disputes. India’s judicial system is currently facing an unprecedented case backlog, with the National Judicial Data Grid ( NJDG) reporting over 56 million pending cases […]
College Ragging Laws: Knowing Your Rights and Protections Against Harassment on Campus
College Ragging Laws: Knowing Your Rights and Protections Against Harassment on Campus Abstract Ragging has long been a concern in educational institutions across India. Although often portrayed as a harmless tradition meant to help students interact with one another, it can take the form of physical abuse, verbal humiliation, psychological harassment, and even online bullying. […]
Elevator Safety in High-Rises: Who Is Legally Liable for Injuries Caused by Malfunctioning Lifts in Housing Societies
Abstract Rapid urbanization has led to the construction of high-rise residential buildings across India, making elevators an indispensable part of daily life. While elevators provide convenience, accidents caused by malfunctioning lifts have become increasingly common, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Such incidents raise crucial legal questions regarding liability and compensation. Determining responsibility often […]
PRIVATE SECTOR WHISTLEBLOWERS IN INDIA
PRIVATE SECTOR WHISTLEBLOWERS IN INDIA Introduction In the year 2003, engineer Satyendra Dubey was killed after revealing fraud in the Golden Quadrilateral road project, while marketing manager Shanmugam Manjunath was assassinated after locking petrol pumps to prevent adulteration of fuel. Both these individuals were working in the public sector, and their murders led to […]
GRATUITY CLAIM DENIED? Knowing Your Statutory Rights to Receive Gratuity After Five Years of Continuous Service An Examination of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and the Code on Social Security, 2020 A Legal Essay
PREFACE: Meena Devi worked the assembly line in an auto-components factory in Faridabad for four years as a “temporary” for 11 months each before her supervisor would mention supporting her for permanency at the end of each month, and she would sign on the regular rolls for another year. HR said that the termination of […]
International Commercial Arbitration: Enforcement Challenges and Jurisprudential Divides.
“International Commercial Arbitration: Enforcement Challenges and Jurisprudential Divides.” Introduction: The Promise and the Practice International commercial arbitration is often introduced to law students as the great equaliser of cross-border dispute resolution. It establishes a neutral forum, a single binding award, and due to the presence of the New York Convention, there lies near-universal enforceability. The […]