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HONOR KILLING FOCUSING ON RELIGION, CASTE AND GENDER

AUTHOR – BALAMURUGAN B* & SREE LEKSHMI B**

* RESEARCH SCHOLAR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

** RESEARCH GUIDE & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

BEST CITATION – BALAMURUGAN B & SREE LEKSHMI B, HONOR KILLING FOCUSING ON RELIGION, CASTE AND GENDER, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 119-123, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

THIS RESARCH PAPER IS AN COMPHREHENISVE STRUCTURE OF HONOR KILLINGS IN INDIA WITH HIGHLY INTERSECTED FRAMEWORKS WITH THE RELIGION, CASTE AND GENDER.THIS STUDY CONCEPTUALIZED ON HONOR KILLING DUE TO SOME ACT OF HOMICIDE, OR BY AN COMMUNITY, OR BY SOCIAL CONTROL METHOD TO PRESERVE CASTE ENDOGAMY, REGULATION OF FEMALE SEXULAITY, AND SUSTAINING PATRICHARIAL LINEAGE. THIS STUDY IS HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ON CONSITUTIONAL MORALITY AND SOCIAL MORALITY CONFLICT IN CONTEPORARY INDIA.

ARTICLES 14,15,19,21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA AND OTHER STATUTORY PROVSIOSNS INCLUDING THE INDIAN PENAL CODE ,SPECIAL MARRIAGE ACTS 1954  ARE ALSO PLAYS A CORDINATED ROLE IN THIS STUDY .SOME OF THE LANDMARK CASES WHICH INCLUDES LATA SINGH V STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH ,ARUMUGAM SERVAI V STATE OF TAMILNADU ,SHNATHI VAHINI V UNION OF INDIA ARE NOTABLE LANDMARK CASES IN THIS STUDY.THIS PPAER ALSO FOCUSES LAW COMMISION REPORTS,POLICY FRAMEWORKS,AND NATIONAL CRIME RECORD BUREAU DATA TO IDENTIFY THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE DEFICIENCIES FOR ADDRESSING HONOR CRIMES .

THE CENTRAL FINIDNG OF THIS STUDY IS ON CASTE AS A PRIMARY KEY FOLLOWED BY THE GENDER. THIS HIGHLY FOCUSING ON THE WOMEN WHO TRAGRESS CASTE AND RELIGIUS BOUNDARIES THROUGH EXERCISE OF MARITIAL CHOICE.IN THIS RESEARCH THE VIOLENCE IS NOT DONE BY AN INDIVIDUAL IT IS DONE BY A GROUP OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND ALSO OTHER SOCIAL FACTORS LIKE KHAP PANCHAYTS REFLECTING COMMUNAL SANCTION RATHER THAN ISOLATED CRIMINAL INTENT.

THE JUDICIARY HAS POSITIONED CONSTITUTINAL MORALITY AS A COUNTER MAJORITIAN PRINCIPLE INTENDED ITHROUGH INTNDED TO DISMANTLE OPPRESSIVE CUSTOMS AND AFFIRM THE PRIMACY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS PVER COMMUNITY NORMS.THIS PAPER HAS MADE A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES SUCH AS PAKISTAN UNITED KINGDOM,TURKEY AND JORDAN WHERE THE PAKISTAN HAS MADE AMENDMENTS TO ELIMINATE THE”FORGIVENESS LOOPHOLE”,AND TURKEY SAID AS AGGRAVATED HOMICIDE AND UNITED KINGDOM EMPHASIZE ON MULTI AGENCY VICTIM PROTECTION FRAMEWORKS.

THIS STUDY ALSO FOCSUED ON CONSTITUIONAL GUARENTESS OF EQUALITY, LIBERITY, AS WELL AS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGSTIONS UNDER GENDER EQUALITY FRAMEWORKS SUCH AS CEDAW.TO ERADICATE THIS HONOR KILLING WE NEED A STRONG LEGISLATIVE REFORMS, INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, LEGISLATIVE REFORM, GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY LEVEL PROTECTION.

ROLE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN IMPROVING CORPORATE WORK EFFICIENCY

AUTHOR – ASHWINI S, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

BEST CITATION – ASHWINI S, ROLE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN IMPROVING CORPORATE WORK EFFICIENCY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 113-118, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Digital transformation has emerged as one of the defining strategic imperatives of the twenty-first century, fundamentally reshaping how corporations organise work, deploy resources, and deliver value. This article investigates the role of digital transformation in improving corporate work efficiency across Indian manufacturing, financial services, and information technology sectors. Drawing on a mixed-methods research design — comprising survey data from 385 managerial respondents and qualitative case studies from six organisations — the study constructs and validates a Digital Transformation–Work Efficiency (DTWE) framework. Structural equation modelling results demonstrate that technology adoption breadth and integration depth account for

61.3 per cent of variance in efficiency outcomes, mediated through five principal pathways: process automation, knowledge management, communication infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, and workforce capability development. Findings confirm that strategic alignment and change management quality are the most consequential moderating factors, and that a technology-first, strategy-later approach consistently yields disappointing efficiency returns.

Keywords: Digital Transformation, Corporate Work Efficiency, Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Organisational Performance.

MISUSE OF DOWRY PROHOBITON ACT 1961

AUTHOR – PREETHI S* & MRS. SHONA K**

* STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

BEST CITATION – PREETHI S & MRS. SHONA K, MISUSE OF DOWRY PROHOBITON ACT 1961, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 109-112, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Dower, which has its origins in customs and culture, is one of the most persistent social issues in Indian society. The most significant legislation in this field is the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961.A legal system must not only prohibit dictatorship and exploitation but also ensure that all parties receive justice. Dowry regulations, particularly those included in the Indian Penal Code, 1860, such as Section 498A, are abused for a purpose. Social and familial factors may also have an impact on dower law abuse.

AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF POLLUTION AND RESOURCE DEPLETION CAUSED BY THE COIR INDUSTRY

AUTHOR – JOTHI SATHYAP PRIYA. V* & DR. A. SUGANTHINI**

* STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

BEST CITATION – JOTHI SATHYAP PRIYA. V & DR. A. SUGANTHINI, AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF POLLUTION AND RESOURCE DEPLETION CAUSED BY THE COIR INDUSTRY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 83-108, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

This dissertation investigates the growing environmental conflict between industrial development and ecological preservation within the Indian coir industry, specifically focusing on the Coimbatore-Pollachi belt in Tamil Nadu. The study analyzes the environmental degradation—including water pollution, groundwater depletion, and soil contamination—caused by the shift of the coir industry from a small-scale cottage sector to a semi-industrialized cluster. By applying established environmental doctrines such as the Precautionary Principle, the Polluter Pays Principle, and the Public Trust Doctrine, the research evaluates the efficacy of existing statutory frameworks, including the Water Act (1974), the Air Act (1981), and the Environment (Protection) Act (1986). It concludes that despite robust legislative provisions, systemic regulatory failures persist, and it emphasizes the essential role of judicial intervention in expanding Article 21 of the Constitution to protect the right to a healthy environment.

Keywords – Coir industry, Environmental law, Industrial pollution, Groundwater depletion, Sustainable development, Polluter Pays Principle, India, Regulatory enforcement.

A COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS ON DEATH PENALTY IN INDIA, ICELAND AND DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

AUTHOR – JEGARAJ N* & V SREE LEKHA**

* STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

BEST CITATION – JEGARAJ N & V SREE LEKHA, A COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS ON DEATH PENALTY IN INDIA, ICELAND AND DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 77-82, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI – https://doi.org/10.65393/IJLRV6I79

Abstract

This paper undertakes a comprehensive comparative analysis of punishment systems especially death penalty in India, Iceland, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), representing three distinct penal paradigms: hybrid, rehabilitative, and retributive. Employing doctrinal and comparative methodologies, the study evaluates statutory frameworks, judicial doctrines, prison conditions, and implementation realities. It incorporates empirical data on prison populations, overcrowding, and human rights indicators to assess the effectiveness of punishment systems. The study finds that Iceland’s criminal justice system, grounded in reformative theory, demonstrates superior outcomes in terms of humane prison conditions and reintegration. India’s system reflects a complex hybrid model, constrained by systemic inefficiencies such as judicial delays and overcrowding, with approximately 76% of inmates being undertrials. In contrast, the DRC exhibits a predominantly retributive approach marked by harsh prison conditions and continued reliance on capital punishment. The paper argues that while punishment systems are shaped by socio-economic and political contexts, there is a discernible global shift toward rehabilitation and human rights compliance. It concludes by recommending structural reforms in developing jurisdictions to align punishment practices with principles of proportionality, dignity, and justice.

“BEYOND THE WORDS: RECONSTRUCTING THE VERDICT OF DEATH PENALTY IN DHANANJOY CHATTERJEE”

AUTHOR – SARANYA CHAKRABORTY, BA. LLB. (HONS), ST XAVIER’S UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA

BEST CITATION – SARANYA CHAKRABORTY, “BEYOND THE WORDS: RECONSTRUCTING THE VERDICT OF DEATH PENALTY IN DHANANJOY CHATTERJEE”, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 01-05, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The execution of Dhananjoy Chatterjee in 2004 raised solicitude regarding the administration of the very criminal justice in India. Convicted for the rape and murder of Hetal Parekh, Chatterjee reportedly maintained his innocence until the eleventh hour , declaring “Ami nirdosh” (I am innocent). This assertion has continued to fuel debate regarding the fairness and integrity of his trial.

At the centre of the controversy is the issue of whether Chatterjee was given a fair trial, particularly given the alleged inadequate legal representation and procedural mishaps. Critics have argued that the proceedings were rushed and the evidence presented did not prove his guilt beyond doubt. This has raised a lot of doubts against the verdict and the entire judicial process when it comes to capital punishment. Despite these criticisms, the execution went ahead, and thus, left the issue of judicial error in death penalty cases unaddressed. This analysis will try to look at this facts and legal processes around it to determine whether there could have been any procedural lapses or shortcoming on the system that is in place that led to such an outcome. These issues are central to any consideration of the role of legal counsel, the media, and the reforms necessary for the criminal justice system in India, especially in cases involving the irreversible sanction of the death penalty.

CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES IN REGULATING ONLINE GAMING AND DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS IN INDIA

AUTHOR – S. PRAVEENKUMAR* & DR. ASWATHI SUKUMARAN**

* STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SCHOOL OF LAW, VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS)

BEST CITATION – S. PRAVEENKUMAR & DR. ASWATHI SUKUMARAN, CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES IN REGULATING ONLINE GAMING AND DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 55-60, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI – https://doi.org/10.65393/IJLRV6I77

ABSTRACT

India’s digital landscape has shifted faster than its laws. In just a decade, online gaming went from a niche hobby to a multi-thousand-crore industry, while digital payment platforms quietly wired hundreds of millions of Indians into an always-on financial network. These two forces met in a legal no-man’s land — one where a colonial-era gambling law, a constitution drafted before computers existed, and a patchwork of contradictory state rules were the only tools available to regulators. This paper traces that story. It looks at how the industry grew, what problems surfaced, which laws were tried, and how fundamental rights constrain what the government can actually do. It ends by proposing practical ways out of the current deadlock — without sacrificing either consumer protection or constitutional principle.

Keywords: Online gaming, digital transactions, PROGA 2025, Public Gambling Act, money laundering, constitutional law, skill vs. chance, gaming addiction, data privacy, federalism.

ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS IN CORPORATE TRANSACTION IN INDIA

AUTHOR – PRANJAL PARASHAR, ADVOCATE & STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – PRANJAL PARASHAR, ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS IN CORPORATE TRANSACTION IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 45-54, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

This study examines the concept, development, and legal dimensions of electronic contracts in India, with particular emphasis on their role in corporate transactions.

It begins by exploring the theoretical foundations, nature, and evolution of electronic contracts, followed by an analysis of their application in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, share transfers, and other corporate activities.

The research then evaluates the legal framework governing electronic contracts under the Information Technology Act, Indian Contract Act, Evidence Act, Companies Act, and SEBI regulations.

It further discusses issues of validity, enforceability, authentication, digital signatures, and evidentiary value.

The study also critically reviews judicial approaches and emerging challenges, including cybersecurity and jurisdictional concerns.

Finally, it presents findings and offers suggestions for legal and regulatory reforms to strengthen the framework of corporate electronic contracting in India.

Keywords: Electronic Contracts in Corporate Transactions in India, Digital Corporate Contracts in India, Electronic Agreements under Corporate Indian Law

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LEGAL PROTECTION UNDER THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005

AUTHOR – SHRIDAAR M, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – SHRIDAAR M, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LEGAL PROTECTION UNDER THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 35-44, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Domestic violence remains one of the most pervasive yet underreported forms of gender-based violence in India, affecting millions of women across socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic boundaries. Despite constitutional guarantees of equality and dignity, women in domestic settings continue to face physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse, often perpetuated by deeply entrenched patriarchal norms and familial power structures. The enactment of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) marked a watershed moment in Indian legal history by providing a comprehensive civil remedy framework designed to protect women in domestic relationships, moving beyond the limited scope of criminal provisions under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. This paper undertakes a detailed legal analysis of the PWDVA, examining its definitional scope, protective mechanisms, institutional framework, and remedial provisions including protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, and custody orders. Adopting a doctrinal research methodology, the study analyzes statutory provisions, judicial pronouncements, and scholarly literature to assess both the strengths and limitations of the Act. The paper identifies several critical challenges in implementation, including delays in judicial proceedings, inadequate infrastructure for Protection Officers and service providers, low awareness among beneficiaries, societal stigma discouraging complaints, and limited enforcement of court orders. Through examination of landmark judicial decisions and comparative analysis with international frameworks, the paper recommends comprehensive reforms including strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing judicial efficiency, and promoting community-based prevention programs.

KEYWORDS – Domestic Violence, Gender Rights, Protection of Women, PWDVA 2005, Legal Protection, Women’s Rights, Civil Remedies, Gender-Based Violence

CRIMINAL LAW AND OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY IN INDIA: BALANCING LEGAL PROTECTION, JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS

AUTHOR – AJAY CHAUHAN, LLM (CRIMINAL LAW) STUDENT AT AMITY INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES, AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – AJAY CHAUHAN,CRIMINAL LAW AND OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY IN INDIA: BALANCING LEGAL PROTECTION, JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION, AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 24-34, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Offences against property form a significant component of criminal law in India, reflecting the need to safeguard proprietary rights and maintain social order. Rooted historically in the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and now restructured under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, these offences include theft, robbery, dacoity, cheating, criminal breach of trust, and mischief. This research paper critically examines the legal framework governing property offences, focusing on the balance between statutory protection, judicial interpretation, and enforcement mechanisms. It analyzes how courts have interpreted essential elements such as dishonest intention, possession, and consent through landmark judgments. The paper further evaluates challenges such as misuse of criminal law in civil disputes, delays in investigation, and technological complexities in modern property crimes. Additionally, it highlights the role of law enforcement agencies and judicial discretion in ensuring justice. By integrating doctrinal and analytical approaches, the study underscores the need for reforms to strengthen enforcement while preventing abuse of legal provisions. The paper concludes that a balanced approach—combining robust legislation, progressive judicial interpretation, and efficient enforcement—is essential to uphold property rights and ensure fairness in India’s criminal justice system.

Keywords: Criminal Law, Property Offences, IPC, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Judicial Interpretation, Enforcement Mechanisms, Theft, Cheating