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A STUDY ON THE ROLE OF COURTS IN GRANTING INTERIM RELIEF UNDER ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996

AUTHOR – R. RAKUL, STUDENT AT SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF LAW

BEST CITATION – R. RAKUL, A STUDY ON THE ROLE OF COURTS IN GRANTING INTERIM RELIEF UNDER ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 179-202, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 was enacted to promote speedy and effective dispute resolution with minimal judicial intervention. However, the role of courts in granting interim relief has remained a crucial aspect in safeguarding the interests of parties during the pendency of arbitral proceedings. Interim relief serves as a protective mechanism to preserve the subject matter of the dispute, prevent irreparable harm, and ensure the enforceability of arbitral awards. The aim is to understand how judicial intervention supports the arbitral process while maintaining a balance between court supervision and arbitral autonomy. The objectives of the study is to analyze the role and scope of Indian courts in granting interim relief under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 To study the limitations and challenges faced by courts and parties seeking interim relief, particularly in light of amendments and judicial precedents. The methodology adopts a doctrinal method of research. Primary sources include statutory provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and landmark judicial decisions of the Supreme Court and various High Courts. The findings reveal that Courts play a vital protective role by granting interim relief to prevent frustration of arbitral proceedings. Judicial interpretation has evolved to limit excessive court intervention and encourage tribunal-led interim measures under Section 17. In conclusion, The role of courts in granting interim relief under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is both necessary and supportive in nature. While arbitration aims to reduce judicial interference, court intervention in interim matters remains crucial for safeguarding the interests of parties and ensuring the effectiveness of the arbitral process.

KEYWORDS: Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Interim Relief, Judicial Intervention, Arbitral Autonomy, Alternative Dispute Resolution.

DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND ITS MODERN RELEVANCE

AUTHOR – PRIYANSHI KAUSHIK, AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW

 BEST CITATION – PRIYANSHI KAUSHIK, DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND ITS MODERN RELEVANCE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 167-178, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The doctrine of separation of powers represents one of the fundamental principles of constitutional governance. It aims to prevent the concentration of authority by distributing the powers of the state among the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. Historically rooted in Enlightenment philosophy and systematically developed by Montesquieu, this doctrine has influenced both the American and Indian constitutional frameworks. In India, although the separation is not rigid, judicial interpretations and the doctrine of the basic structure ensure that the independence of each organ is maintained, safeguarding liberty and promoting accountability. This paper examines the theoretical foundations, historical evolution, and constitutional implementation of the doctrine in India. It also explores contemporary challenges, including the functioning of administrative agencies, judicial activism, and the interaction between branches during emergencies. The analysis concludes that, despite practical limitations, the doctrine remains essential for maintaining constitutional balance, protecting rights, and ensuring accountable governance.

Keywords: Separation of Powers, Judiciary, Legislature, Executive, Basic Structure Doctrine, Judicial Review, Administrative Law, Indian Constitution.

ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN ELECTION CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT

AUTHOR – SAMRIDDHI, STUDENT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – SAMRIDDHI, ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN ELECTION CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 155-166, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

Political campaigning has been transformed by the rise of social media platforms, especially in the context of Indian elections. This study investigates how social media campaigns affect the dynamics of elections and their wider effects on the democratic process in India. This study investigates how political parties and candidates use social media to interact with voters, spread campaign messages, and rally support via a thorough examination of current electoral patterns and case studies. Additionally, it explores how social media affects voter behavior, the sharing of information, and political debate, taking into account both the advantages and disadvantages of this new paradigm. The study also looks into how internet groups and influencers affect public opinion and election results. Additionally, it discusses how social media campaigns affect election integrity, transparency, accountability and election monitoring¹.

Social media makes it easier for political parties and candidates to quickly and efficiently contact a large number of people. Politicians differ from traditional media in that they may use social media to actively communicate with prospective voters. Voters are more engaged in a campaign when political parties and candidates use social media to communicate their objectives, successes, and points of view with the general public. Based on the uses and gratification theory, the current study examines the development and application of social media as a platform for political campaigning during election season.

Keywords: Social Media Platform, Election Campaigning, Uses and Gratification Theory, India, Election Integrity, Transparency, Accountability and Election Monitoring

IMPACT OF FEMALE LABOUR FORCE ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF INDIA

AUTHOR – YAMUNA K, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW THE TAMILNADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSIY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – YAMUNA K, IMPACT OF FEMALE LABOUR FORCE ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 146-154, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Female labour force participation plays a crucial role in determining the economic growth and development of a country. In India, despite women constituting nearly half of the population, their participation in the workforce remains significantly low. This study examines the impact of female labour force participation on India’s economic growth by analyzing its contribution to GDP, poverty reduction, and social development. It highlights the major barriers such as gender discrimination, wage inequality, safety concerns, and lack of flexible work opportunities that restrict women’s active involvement in the labour market. The paper also evaluates government initiatives aimed at improving women’s participation and suggests policy measures to enhance their economic inclusion. Increasing female labour force participation can lead to higher productivity, inclusive growth, and sustainable development, making it essential for India to unlock the full potential of its female workforce.

Keywords: Female Labour Force Participation, Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Employment, GDP, Women Empowerment, health, safety and welfare of the women.

THE IMPACT OF MGNREGA & THE NEW BILL ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN COMPARISON WITH NEW LABOUR CODE

AUTHOR – S. KEERTHANA, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW THE TAMILNADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSIY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – S. KEERTHANA, THE IMPACT OF MGNREGA & THE NEW BILL ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN COMPARISON WITH NEW LABOUR CODE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 137-145, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was a central sponsored scheme with the aim to improve the living standard of the rural people with employment opportunities. The scheme had come in force by February 2, 2006. The scheme as gained to be the second in the list of right based policies in government of India. The scheme has evolved as the social security allowance which has been a goal to improve the rural livelihood with the assured legal makeovers of 100 days of wage employment to the peoples in the rural areas. Eventually the empowerment of another bill such as the VB-G RAM -G bill, with the side of the labour code 2020 have notably reinforced the workers rights and the rural employment. The research will also explain the significant shift of the inherent right based scheme like the MGNREGA to the policy framework of legislative actions. There study will critically analyze the labour codes with the adequate protection on the rural and gig platform workers who have recently the majority portion in India.

KEY WORDS: MGNREGA scheme, VB G RAM G replacement bill, labour rights, gig and platform workers, rural empowerment.

SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION FOR WORKERS IN HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS UNDER THE OSH CODE, 2020

AUTHOR – K. RANJITH, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW THE TAMILNADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSIY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – K. RANJITH, SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION FOR WORKERS IN HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS UNDER THE OSH CODE, 2020, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 128-136, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract:

The Indian labour codes implemented by our Indian legislation which consolidates all labour legislations into a four main cods. One of the four code which is precautionary among the workers that is The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020, which improves a foundational reform in Indian labour law, that governs the protection of workers engaged in hazardous occupations has long been a critical concern within labour welfare jurisprudence. With rapid industrialisation and the expansion of high-risk sectors such as mining, construction, and chemical industries, the need for a comprehensive legal framework ensuring worker safety and social security has become increasingly important. The research examines the extent to which the OSH code, 2020 provide social security protection to workers employed in hazardous occupations. The research further examines the key benefits that are given under the new code and a constitutional right and it should be ensured that the new code is not violative of those rights. And it compares the new and old laws for the protection which are improved for the hazardous workers. It concludes by suggesting reforms to enhance the effectiveness of social security protections and to ensure a safer and more equitable working environment for workers in hazardous occupation.

Keywords: Hazardous occupation, OSH code, 2020, social security code, 2020, dangerous jobs, occupational disease, workers safety.

GENDER JUSTICE AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY OF WOMEN WORKERS UNDER INDIA’S NEW LABOUR CODES

AUTHOR – R. MADHUMITHA, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW THE TAMILNADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSIY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – R. MADHUMITHA, GENDER JUSTICE AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY OF WOMEN WORKERS UNDER INDIA’S NEW LABOUR CODES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 118-127, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

India’s new labour codes consolidate all the labour legislations into four new labour codes. It marks the significant change in the regulatory framework. This research examines the new labour codes especially the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code,2020. The new labour codes strengthen women’s role through representation in grievance committee and other advisory bodies. This also ensures the gender equality with strict prohibition of discrimination in workplace. This research also examines the policy objectives, statutory provisions and other constitutional implications of the codes. This research analyses the changes made by new labour codes such as recognising women’s right to work in all occupations and working hours subject to safety conditions. This paper also highlights the practical gaps between the executive actions, ground level realities and commitments particularly for women workers in hazardous, unorganised and informal sectors. This paper concludes that achievement of gender justice is not only initiative of legislative action but also need the strong enforcement mechanisms, policy designs and participatory form of governance in working conditions.

KEYWORDS: Gender justice, Women’s safety, Substantive equality, Occupational safety, Discrimination, Labour codes, Maternity rights.

MATERNITY BENEFITS AND LABOUR LAW PROTECTION UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFITS ACT, 1961

AUTHOR – NARMATHA, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW THE TAMILNADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSIY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – NARMATHA, MATERNITY BENEFITS AND LABOUR LAW PROTECTION UNDER THE MATERNITY BENEFITS ACT, 1961, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 114-117, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is a key labour welfare legislation that ensures protection for working women during pregnancy by providing paid maternity leave, medical benefits, and job security. The 2017 amendment enhanced these protections by extending maternity leave to 26 weeks and introducing provisions such as crèche facilities and work-from-home options. Despite its progressive nature, the Act faces challenges such as limited coverage of women in the unorganized sector, lack of awareness, and the financial burden on employers. This study examines the legal framework, constitutional support, and practical issues of the Act, while also comparing it with standards set by the International Labour Organization. It highlights the need for effective implementation and reforms to ensure inclusive maternity protection for all women workers.

AN ANALYSIS OF TRADEMARK LAW CONFLICTS IN THE GLOBAL FASHION INDUSTRY

AUTHOR – DIVYANSHI SINGH, LL.M. (MASTER OF LAWS) | AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH, NOIDA

BEST CITATION – DIVYANSHI SINGH, AN ANALYSIS OF TRADEMARK LAW CONFLICTS IN THE GLOBAL FASHION INDUSTRY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 100-113, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The global fashion industry—valued at approximately USD 1.7 trillion in 2023—is among the most innovation-driven and brand-dependent sectors of the world economy. Trademark law serves as the primary legal instrument through which fashion brands protect their identities, preserve consumer trust, and sustain competitive advantage. This paper undertakes a comprehensive doctrinal and comparative analysis of trademark law conflicts arising within the global fashion industry, examining them through the intersecting prisms of globalization, rapid digital transformation, and the fast-fashion phenomenon. The principal conflicts examined are: trademark infringement and passing off; counterfeiting and the proliferation of knock-offs; brand dilution; parallel imports and grey market trade; conflicts arising from similarity of marks and trade dress; and cross-border jurisdictional fragmentation. The paper further interrogates how e-commerce platforms, social media algorithms, and virtual goods markets have fundamentally altered the enforcement landscape, rendering traditional territorial remedies inadequate. Through a systematic comparison of trademark protection frameworks in the United States (Lanham Act), the European Union (EU Trade Mark Regulation), and India (Trade Marks Act, 1999), anchored in ten landmark judicial decisions from 2007 to 2026, the paper evaluates both the strengths and structural gaps of existing legal regimes. The roles of foundational international instruments—the TRIPS Agreement, the Paris Convention, and the Madrid System—are also assessed. The central hypothesis advanced—that more effective, harmonized trademark protection is urgently required to reduce legal conflicts in the fashion industry—is substantiated by both the comparative and jurisprudential analysis. The paper concludes with eight evidence-based policy recommendations directed at legislatures, international organisations, fashion brands, and e-commerce intermediaries.

Keywords: Trademark Law · Fashion Industry · Counterfeiting · Trade Dress · Passing Off · Brand Dilution · TRIPS Agreement · Cross-Border Disputes · Grey Markets · Fast Fashion · Non-Traditional Marks · Digital Fashion · NFTs

LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR GAAR AND TREATIES

AUTHOR – LALIT RAJ, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY NOIDA

BEST CITATION – LALIT RAJ, LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR GAAR AND TREATIES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (5) OF 2026, PG. 90-99, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

This study discusses the relationship between GAAR and DTAAs in the field of international taxation. With globalization, the need for striking a balance between GAAR and treaties has become more important than ever. This research studies the GAAR system of India, international standards like the Principal Purpose Test and Multilateral Instrument, and three historic judgments by the Supreme Court in McDowell (1985), Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003), and Vodafone (2012), which have brought about an evolution in judicial interpretation from form over substance to substance over form.