- An Overview of the Corporate Scams That Have Actuated Changes in the Company Law in India – Rakshit SharmaAn Overview of the Corporate Scams That Have Actuated Changes in the Company Law in India Abstract In India’s economic and regulatory history, corporate scandals have been turning points. They led to major legal changes that fixed systemic flaws, raised governance standards, and restored investor trust. This paper examines some . . . Read more
- Unpacking Nigeria’s Same-sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act – Atie, Oritsetsemaye OnataghoghomeUnpacking Nigeria’s Same-sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act Introduction In 2013, Nigeria made headlines with the passage of the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, a legislation that not only reinforced traditional notions of marriage but also criminalized same-sex relationships. This Act has stirred significant debate, not only within Nigeria but also on the . . . Read more
- The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Employment Law And Worker Protections In India – Rakshit SharmaThe Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Employment Law And Worker Protections In India Abstract In the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major force that is changing businesses all over the world. AI technologies have spread to many areas, promising more efficiency, productivity, and new ideas. They . . . Read more
- Fundamentals of Appeal (Right, Ground, Cross) – Ega Chinedu BrightFundamentals of Appeal Meaning Court of Appeal per Abdullahi, J.C.A in Anyanwu v UNIJOS defined an Appeal according to the Black’s Law Dictionary, 7th edition at page 94 as a proceeding undertaken to have a decision reviewed by bringing it to a higher authority. Also, in Ortom v Jime & . . . Read more
- Where Lies the Fate of Sustainable Development Amidst a People Striving for Survival? – Francis WayoWhere Lies the Fate of Sustainable Development Amidst a People Striving for Survival? Imagine a person living on a minimum wage of N30,000 per month in the present day Nigeria where the price of cooking gas is around N1, 400 per kilogramme. Between a gas stove and “Abacha stove”, which . . . Read more
- Overview of the International Court of Justice ICJ ( History, Cases) – Victor OdiiOverview of the International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of United Nations (UN). Alternatively referred to as a “peace court”, the ICJ has played active roles in maintaining peace on international level, by settling disputes brought before it by member States, . . . Read more
- Anticipatory Bail: Insights Under the Indian Laws – Rofiat PopoolaAnticipatory Bail: Insights Under the Indian Laws When discussing anticipatory bail, it is pertinent to understand what a bail is, as it serves as the foundation of anticipatory bail. A bail, in simplified terms, is a legal relief that a person may be entitled to in order to get temporary . . . Read more
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Human Rights Advocacy – Shreya ChopraCorporate Social Responsibility and Human Rights Advocacy In this modern era, with the growing trend of multinational corporations, the companies have a social obligation to work towards the development of the society and to shape the future of the country. The recent COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder of the interdependence . . . Read more
- Public Interest Litigation (Pil) and Access to Justice In Uganda – Niwagaba JamesPublic Interest Litigation and Access to Justice Abstract Public Interest Litigation is a vital phenomenon that has significantly grown in the legal arena recently (past 2 decades) than ever before. Deriving from its meaning (as we shall see hereinafter), Public Interest Litigation has taken off at a time when Uganda, . . . Read more