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REIMAGINING PATENT JUSTICE: TRANSFORMING INDIA’S INNOVATION DISPUTES THROUGH SPECIALIZED ADR

Volume IV Issue III /

REIMAGINING PATENT JUSTICE: TRANSFORMING INDIA’S INNOVATION DISPUTES THROUGH SPECIALIZED ADR Harsh Pandey, 4th Year BA LLB Students, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR (India) Shubhangi Joshi, 4th Year BA LLB Students, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR (India) Download Manuscript doi.org/10.70183/lijdlr.2026.v04.281 The expansion of the innovation driven industries in India, particularly in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, telecommunications and standard essential patents (SEPs) which led to a significant rise in the complex patent disputes. While statutory remedies exist under the Patents Act, 1970 and through commercial courts, patent litigation in India continues to face structural challenges including prolonged timelines, high costs, technical intricacy and multi- jurisdictional enforcement concerns. Against this backdrop, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms such as arbitration, mediation frameworks are increasingly being considered as viable and innovation sensitive alternatives. This doctrinal paper critically examines whether the current ADR frameworks in India are institutionally and jurisprudentially equipped to handle the patent disputes effectively. It evaluates ADR through parameters of time efficiency, cost rationality, party autonomy, confidentiality, enforceability and preservation of commercial relationships. Particular attention is devoted to the doctrinal debate surrounding arbitrability, especially the distinction between right in rem (patent validity) and rights in personam (licensing, royalty, infringement settlements) and the evolving judicial approach in India. The research further undertakes a comparative study of the international institutional models, including the WIPO Arbitration & Mediation Center and administrative enforcement frameworks in jurisdictions such as China, Singapore, & The USA. By integrating comparative insights with domestic legal analysis, this paper assesses the feasibility of adapting specialized patent ADR mechanism within India’s legal architecture. It concludes by proposing structured reforms aimed at institutional strengthening, expert driven adjudication, technology enabled dispute resolution to transform ADR from a peripheral alternative into a central pillar of patent governance.

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A DOCTRINAL ANALYSIS OF INDIA’S CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: FROM COLONIAL FOUNDATIONS TO DIGITAL GOVERNANCE

Volume IV Issue I /

A DOCTRINAL ANALYSIS OF INDIA’S CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: FROM COLONIAL FOUNDATIONS TO DIGITAL GOVERNANCE Lamiya Sultana, Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, School of legal Studies, Swami Vivekananda University (India) Download Manuscript doi.org/10.70183/lijdlr.2026.v04.134 The Constitution of India represents a transformative legal and political framework shaped by the historical, social, and psychological experiences of colonial rule. Far beyond a static legal document, it embodies the aspirations of a newly independent nation striving to secure justice, liberty, equality, and dignity for its citizens. This paper undertakes a doctrinal study of India’s constitutional transformation, tracing its evolution from colonial governance structures to its contemporary engagement with digital realities. The study examines the psychological foundations underlying the framing of the Constitution, including the influence of colonial repression, nationalist movements, and the desire for social reconstruction. It further analyzes how constitutional principles have been interpreted and reinterpreted through judicial doctrines such as the Basic Structure Doctrine, constitutional morality, and transformative constitutionalism. In the contemporary context, the Constitution faces new challenges arising from globalization, technological advancements, and digital governance. Issues such as data privacy, artificial intelligence, freedom of speech in the digital sphere, and judicial independence demand nuanced constitutional responses. Through an analysis of landmark judicial decisions and legislative developments, this paper argues that while the Constitution remains structurally resilient, its continued relevance depends on dynamic interpretation and adaptive governance.

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