Oct '23
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ISSN: 2231-3095
A "peer-reviewed" journal included in EBSCO Database
It is a quarterly journal focusing on various aspects of law and legal principles/issues relating to Cyber Law, Patent Rights, Copyrights, Insurance Contracts, Risk and Insurance, Banking Regulations (including Cooperative Banks/Rural Banks), Consumer Grievances, E-commerce/Internet Banking, Environmental Pollution, Public Policy, International Agreements and Treaties, Capital Markets, Mutual Funds, Secondary Markets, Medico-Legal, Socio-Legal, Arbitrations and Settlements.
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Connecting the Dots: Domestic Violence and Other Crimes Against Women in India
The Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns had a deleterious impact on violence against women. Infact, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres even called a halt to the "global surge in domestic violence" and pressed for a domestic violence "ceasefire." The UN termed violence against women a "shadow pandemic." The National Commission for Women in India reported that there was a surge in complaints related to domestic violence during the lockdown. Officially reported cases are just the tip of the iceberg, as underreporting of these crimes is a major problem. In light of this background, the paper seeks to find a correlation between domestic violence and other crimes against women. It highlights that domestic violence and other crimes against women may have common underlying causal factors. Knowledge of the interlinkage between the two can help in devising strategies to counter all crimes against women.
Electronic Fund Transfer System: A Legal Perspective
The adoption of technology and its advancements have brought various fundamental and structural changes to various sectors of the economy, including the banking sector. In India, the move towards e-banking was initiated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by relying upon several recommendations provided by high-level committees formed for promoting the growth of information technology in the field of banking. In the current scenario, digital payment methods have replaced conventional paper-based methods due to their cost-efficiency and expediency. However, it is accompanied by certain challenges, such as poor security measures followed by institutions, which in turn create reputational, operational, or legal risks as they might lead to the disclosure and misuse of sensitive personal information of customers. In order to combat such risks and meet the challenges, the legal framework needs to be strengthened and made more stringent, while specific laws governing electronic payments need to be complied with. The paper examines the relevance of the growing electronic fund transfer systems in India, issues associated with them, existing statutory provisions, and directions issued by the RBI to combat such challenges, and offers suggestions to strengthen the legal framework in order to protect customers as well as participating institutions.
Space Exploration and International Law: Challenges and Opportunities
This paper embarks on a journey through the history and evolution of space exploration, spanning from its 20th century origins in military and telecommunication endeavors to its current status as a global pursuit in the 21st century. It emphasizes the pressing need for contemporary and adaptable international laws and regulations to govern this increasingly vital field effectively. The competitive landscape of space exploration is highlighted, focusing on major players such as the US, Russia, and China, exploring their motivations and significant achievements in the cosmic race. The paper also examines the growing role of private space companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and iSpace, detailing their substantial contributions to commercial space endeavors, colonization efforts, and resource extraction. It sheds light on the escalating complexities arising from challenges like space debris and resource utilization, underscoring the critical importance of robust international regulations to govern the burgeoning commercial space industry. The paper discusses the urgent need for an updated global regulatory framework for space activities, emphasizing the importance of precise celestial object classifications and responsible resource utilization. It calls for strategic public-private partnerships, like NASA's collaboration with TransAstra's Apis program, and explores the potential of alternative fuels.
Culture of Remix, Remake and Mashup in Music: A Quandary Under the Copyright Act, 1957
A recent Bollywood trend involves producing a different version of an old recorded song by just adding or altering a few beats, changing the tempo, changing a few lines of the song, or mixing two or three old songs. This trend is known as the remix, remake, or mashup culture. All the social media platforms, such as YouTube, Instagram, etc., are flooded with such remixed versions. The question that arises is whether this is legal or not. If not, then all these social media influencers can be held liable for copyright violation. Music is protected under copyright laws, and any kind of alterations to the already existing music is considered an infringement. The paper examines this culture of remix, whether it amounts to copyright violation, and what remixers can do to avoid legal trouble.
Transformative Role of AI in Digital Forensics: White-Collar Crimes and Beyond
The discipline of digital forensics has been thrust into the forefront of investigative techniques, necessitating the development of creative methods to handle the quantity and complexity of digital data. The paper examines how the field is developing and how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way investigations are conducted. It describes the foundations of digital forensics and emphasizes how important they are to both criminal and civil investigations. After recognizing the shortcomings of conventional methods, it highlights the fundamentals of AI and some of its uses pertinent to digital forensics, encompassing automated data gathering, predictive analysis, and threat intelligence. The study examines the many advantages that AI offers the industry, including improved speed, efficiency, and data handling capabilities and touches on overcoming ethical issues and difficulties.