Africa
Ponzi Schemes: The Legal Implications and Regulatory Responses in Nigeria – Favour Osuluku
Ponzi Schemes: The Legal Implications and Regulatory Responses in Nigeria ABSTRACT The harsh economic realities of the Nigerian populace, unemployment and poor financial literacy have created a market for drivers of fraudulent investment schemes called Ponzi schemes. The notoriety of Ponzi schemes in Nigeria gained traction during the official declaration
The Law on Impersonating Legal Practitioners and Power of a Magistrate to Order an Arrest – Ikpenyi Michael
What The Law Says About Impersonating Legal Practitioners And The Power Of A Magistrate To Order An Arrest During a court sitting in Anambra State, a suspected fake lawyer was arrested while presenting his case. The supposed lawyer was seen leaving the bar to present his case as seen in
The Legal and Political Implications of Unconstitutional Impeachment in Nigeria – Akanmu Jamiu
The Legal and Political Implications of Unconstitutional Impeachment in Nigeria Abstract One of the interpretations given to the concept of the rule of law is that of equality of all persons before the law, this implies that all person’s conduct and actions whether of noble, government officials, or mere citizens
Asia
Child Labour: Exploring the Causes and Solutions in India – Agam Ravinder Lamba
Child Labour: Exploring the Causes, Solutions with various Child labour laws and Case laws The term “child labour” has been defined as work that deprives children of their youth, potential, and dignity, and is destructive to their physical and mental development. [1] The International Labour Organization (ILO) established the World
Playing Sound Recordings During Marriage Functions, Infringement to Indian Copyright Act, 1957? – Shweta Sharma
Playing Sound Recordings During Marriage Functions, an Infringement to Copyright Act, 1957? DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) released public notice on 24 July, 2023, in which it is stated that, playing sound recordings/ musical work does not amount to infringement of copyrights. Before diving into the
Digital Evidence and the Indian Evidence Act 1872 – Rakshit Sharma
Digital Evidence and the Indian Evidence Act 1872: Exploring the Challenges and Adaptations Needed in the Indian Legal System to Handle Digital Evidence in the Context of the Indian Evidence Act Abstract How evidence is gathered, presented, and decided upon in court has been revolutionised by the rise of digital
International
Overview of the International Court of Justice ICJ ( History, Cases) – Victor Odii
Overview 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,
Standing Before the ICJ: Erga Omnes Partes Obligations and Actio Popularis – Inioluwa Olaposi
Standing Before the International Court of Justice: Erga Omnes Partes Obligations and Actio Popularis Legal standing, or locus standi, refers to the right or capacity to bring an action or to appear in a court.[1] It is a common thread of judicial requirement in both national and international law spanning
Juxtaposing Use of Force and Negotiation as an Approach to International Dispute Resolution – Cosmas C. Okwumuo
Juxtaposing Use of Force and Negotiation as an Approach to International Dispute Resolution Introduction Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter 1945 prohibits the use of threat or force by states in international relations. This prohibition is, however, subject to an exception of self-defence in Article 51 of the Charter.