Journal Title : National Journal for Legal Research and Innovative Ideas
ISSN(O):2582-8665
Frequency : Quarterly
Volume : 5
Issue : 2
Period : January - March 2025
1. THE QUEST FOR LEGAL UNIFORMITY : A SOCIO-LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE UNIFORM CIVIL CODE IN INDIA
By- Aparna Raje Pathak & Dr. Sarita Yadav, Amity University, Lucknow
•Abstract
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposed set of personal laws in India that aims to replace the diverse religious laws governing marriage, divorce, inheritance, succession and adoption with a common legal framework. It has been a subject of intense socio-legal debate in Indian jurisprudence, reflecting the complex interplay between constitutional ideals, religious pluralism and legal uniformity. This paper critically examines historical evolution, constitutional mandate, social and political dimensions of the UCC. It evaluates arguments for and against its implementation and explores judicial precedents. The study concludes by analyzing potential pathways for realization of a Uniform Civil Code in India, balancing constitutional values with social pluralism. However, the idea gained significant traction in independent India during the framing of the Constitution. Colonial Legacy during British rule, India was governed by a diverse set of personal laws based on religion, ethnicity, and customary practices. The British attempted to introduce uniform laws in certain areas, such as criminal law and property rights, through measures like the Indian Penal Code and the Indian Succession Act.
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2. LEGAL PROTECTION AND SOCIAL REALITIES: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF WOMEN AND LAW IN INDIA.
By- Amrita Raj Pathak & Dr. Srijan Mishra, Amity University, Lucknow
•Abstract
Women have played a significant part in creating society by providing moral support in the home environment. Women account for half of the country's human resources and are an indicator of national progress. Women have gained significant footing in politics, the workplace, and even more authority within their own homes. Women were once unable to express their opinions in politics since they could not vote or run for office, but now there are more than one woman running for president. Now women and men can both be the bread winners, the stereotypical role place on women are slowly dissolving and both spouse parents are sharing the responsibilities that come with the house and family. They represent the creator and destroyer of the human race, Shakti. It must be acknowledged that women shape and construct the future of their countries. Every successful man has a woman by his side. However, treating them as the most marginalized and underprivileged group in society is abhorrent. In the majority of households, daughters are treated as liabilities and are taught to feel inferior to men. Sons are revered and honored. The Hindu wedding blessing "may you be the mother of a hundred sons" is frequently used.
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3. Judicial Review in India: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Prospect
By- Rattandeep Singh & Anupreet Kaur, UG Law Students, Chandigarh University
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A prominent tool that professes the courts with the authority to declare whether legislative and executive actions are lawful and in line with constitutional principles is referred as judicial review. With an emphasis on India's legal system, this paper explores the origin, evolution, and use of judicial review. From prehistoric legal custom to British colonial control and its official establishment in the Indian Constitution, it charts the evolution of judicial review over time. The study highlights key judicial precedents, such as Kesavnanda Bharati v. State of Kerala 1973, which upheld the basic structure theory and established judicial review as a fundamental component of constitutional governance. The study further explores the conflict between judicial review and legislative sovereignty by analyzing seminal instances such as Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980) and the NJAC ruling (2015). The scope and restrictions of judicial review under Articles 13, 32, and 226 are also covered, with a focus on judicial restraint to avoid overstepping into the legislative and executive branches. The paper explores potential reforms, including the adoption of artificial intelligence and technological advancements to enhance judicial efficiency. Ethical consideration, transparency, and privacy concerns are also addressed to ensure a balanced integration of AI in the judiciary.
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