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International Journal of Socio-Legal Research (IJSLR)

Volume 12 Issue 1
Peer-Reviewed Refereed Journal | ISSN-2393-8250 | May 2026

Viral Speech, Virtual Harm: Online Defamation and the Struggle Between Free Expression and Reputation in the Social Media Age

Aarushi Aggarwal

Aarushi Aggarwal, Viral Speech, Virtual Harm: Online Defamation and the Struggle Between Free Expression and Reputation in the Social Media Age, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

The expansion of social media platforms has transformed the way information is created and shared, enabling instant communication across the globe

Evolution and Effectiveness of Arbitration Law in India: A Critical Study of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Dr. E. Ramya

Dr. E. Ramya, Evolution and Effectiveness of Arbitration Law in India: A Critical Study of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

This research paper critically evolves the evolution and effectiveness of Arbitration Law in India with specific reference to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Deepfakes and Digital Exploitation: An Emerging Challenge to Women’s Online Safety

Megha A.G. Dr. Sana Humd

Megha A.G. & Dr. Sana Humd, Deepfakes and Digital Exploitation: An Emerging Challenge to Women’s Online Safety, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has led to the emergence of deepfake technology, a form of synthetic media capable of producing highly realistic but fabricated images, videos, and audio

Live in Relationships: A Social Obligation or a Judicial? How Women Fare Worse in Such Relationships

Asmi Latkar

Asmi Latkar, Live in Relationships: A Social Obligation or a Judicial? How Women Fare Worse in Such Relationships, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

This paper explores the legal and social complexities surrounding live-in relationships in India, focusing on the role of the judiciary in balancing constitutional rights with prevailing social morality

Bridging the Gap: The Role of Comprehensive Sex Education in Indian Schools in Advancing Gender Justice and Health

Swathy S. Unni Aswin B. Kartha

Swathy S. Unni & Aswin B. Kartha, Bridging the Gap: The Role of Comprehensive Sex Education in Indian Schools in Advancing Gender Justice and Health, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

Sex education in India remains a contested issue, often viewed as inconsistent with cultural values rather than as a necessary component of education

Enforcing Humanitarian Law in Asymmetric Warfare: Civilians Caught in the Crossfire

Anisha Kar

Anisha Kar, Enforcing Humanitarian Law in Asymmetric Warfare: Civilians Caught in the Crossfire, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

Asymmetric warfare, which is defined by vast contrasts in military strength, strategy, or tactics between opposing forces, is the most prevalent style of combat in the twenty-first century

Procedure Established by Law: A Comparative Study of Article 21 Under Indian Jurisprudence Vis-a-Vis Japanese Constitution

Kumar Shivam

Kumar Shivam, Procedure Established by Law: A Comparative Study of Article 21 Under Indian Jurisprudence Vis-a-Vis Japanese Constitution, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

The legal impulse and social struggles have agreed to rest on the point of inviolable nature of Right to Life as prescribed under the American, Japanese and Indian Constitution

An Empirical Study on Granting Copyright Protection to AI-Generated Works

Poorvy

Poorvy, An Empirical Study on Granting Copyright Protection to AI-Generated Works, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

This paper examines whether copyright protection should be extended to AI-generated works, with a focus on the Indian legal framework. It analyses the concept of originality and authorship

Graded Patriarchy and Violated Bodies: Dalit Women at the Intersection of Caste and Gender

Manasvi Pant
Piyush Singh

Manasvi Pant & Piyush Singh, Graded Patriarchy and Violated Bodies: Dalit Women at the Intersection of Caste and Gender, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

With a large number of discussions revolving around the necessity of sub-classifying Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, what remains under the carpet is the question of identifying the hierarchical oppression faced by Dalit women in India.

Unveiling the Status and Challenges of Bio-Medical Waste From Households in Indian Mountain Towns: A Case Study of Municipal Corporation of Shimla and Solan

Dr Vaishali Singh

Dr Vaishali Singh, Unveiling the Status and Challenges of Bio-Medical Waste From Households in Indian Mountain Towns: A Case Study of Municipal Corporation of Shimla and Solan, Vol. 12 Iss 1 IJSLR (2026).

India’s solid waste management grapples with rapid urbanisation and a surge in population, leading to over 62 million tons of waste annually, projected to reach 165 million tons by 2030

Water and Gender Equality

Akash Kumar

Akash Kumar, Water and Gender Equality, Vol 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026)

Access to water is a basic necessity for every human being, but in reality, it is not equally available to everyone, especially when seen from a gender perspective. In many parts of society, particularly in developing countries like India, women

A Study on Cyber Crimes and Preventive Measures

Dr. Shikha Bhatnagar

Dr. Shikha Bhatnagar, A Study on Cyber Crimes and Preventive Measures, Vol. 12 Iss 1, IJSLR (2026).

Cybercrime is a crime which is committed with the help of computer system. In the era of digital age, cybercrime has evolved as one of the most pressing concern, affecting each and every sector of life including individuals, corporations, and governments.

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