Rahul Ranjan

Matrifocality in Transition: An Analysis of Inheritance Practices and the Emergence of Avunculism in Matrilineal Tribes

This paper explores the concept of Avunculism, a special bond between a maternal uncle and his nephew, in the context of matrilineal societies. It employs a comparative analysis of inheritance customs, examining how these traditions and emerging trends affect Avunculism and matrifocality (women holding a central role in the household) in two matrilineal tribes: the […]

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Protecting Geographical Indication (GI) under the TRIPS Agreement: Scope of Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries (LDC)s to Protect their Products against Biopiracy

Geographical Indication determines the place of origin of a particular good with the essentials as to the quality and cultural indication. Bio piracy of traditional knowledge often conflicts with the geographical protection mechanism. The developing and the least developing countries are the most afflicted where relevant legal processes can ease this journey of protecting the

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Criminalizing Marital Rape in India: A Bright or a Bleak Future?

Rape in all forms is considered heinous and must be criminalized with the strictest of punishments that exist. However, the entire concept of the criminalization of marital rape seems to be flawed. The debate about the criminalization of marital rape has been an ongoing one for decades together in India. The Indian notion of marital

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Ensuring Justice: The Crucial Role of Notice in Fair Hearings and Judicial Oversight in India

The concept of “natural justice” provides that prior to the initiation of proceeding, the relevant authority shall ensure adequate chance to the opponent against whom matter is brought and thereby assure that they can appropriately defend their case. The foremost step is to notify the opponent which is very vital during proceeding. If a trial

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Revamping Antitrust for Digital Ecosystems: Towards a New Regulatory Paradigm

This essay analyzes the meaning and application of skepticism, charts its development, and looks at how it affects digital marketing. We look at how intricate digital ecosystems are, how they affect innovation and competition, and how inadequate the current legal framework is to handle these intricate problems. We address market evaluation techniques and emphasize the

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Criminal Amendment Laws and Infringement of Rights of the Accused: Where Does one Draw the Line?

“The privilege against self-incrimination is one of the great landmarks in man’s struggle to make himself civilized. The Fifth is a lone sure rock in time of storm…a symbol of the ultimate moral sense of the community, upholding the best in us.” Self-incrimination is a safeguard that protects the accused from himself. The Criminal Procedure

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Niti Aayog Balance Woes: Cooperative or Competitive Federalism and the Need for Balance: An Essay

Naveen Patnaik, the esteemed Chief Minister of Odisha, once articulated a resounding assertion that “federalism is an inherent cornerstone of our constitutional framework.” This robust proclamation stands as a testament to the evolving role that federalism has played within the intricate tapestry of Indian society. As we delve deeper into our exploration, we encounter the

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Research on Patent Licensing Mechanism for Green Technology

Green technology plays an important role in addressing climate change. This paper mainly compares and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of three licensing models for international green patent technology, namely mandatory licensing, voluntary licensing, and open licensing. Based on this, it proposes path selection strategies for future green technology patent licensing in China to promote

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A Critical Study on Women in Weaponizing and Victimizing the Procedure: Law and Reality in Bangladesh

False charges are relatively uncommon compared to actual incidents, their effects on men and the public at large shouldn’t be overlooked. Emphasizing how damaging such behavior is to the goal of justice. Legislative frameworks should also respect the rights of the accuser along with the accused to make sure that justice is carried out without

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Prospects and Challenges: The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam

Even though the region has advanced in terms of its political institution and various infrastructures, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is unable to achieve much on the socio-economic necessities of the people. Despite, the building of roads and hospitals to deliver essential healthcare systems, it is neglecting the living conditions of the people. Education plays

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