https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8371 2026-04-08T13:45:40Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8764 An Analysis on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Future Legal Education Ranatunga, RM Jayanath The growth in AI systems has an unprecedented rate of development that is already in the process of redefining legal education. This paper tries to explore the role of AI for the future of the legal education is also explored with pros and cons. Machine learning algorithms, natural language processing and predictive analysis enables the legal profession to encourage social reform, comparative analysis of legal cases and administration. These advancements call for development of new legal curricula that will enable lawyers to have understanding of AI as to enable them to effectively practice using these tools. Further, with the introduction of AI-based customized learning systems, they claim to enrich the students’ learning by catering to their specific requirements and preferences. However, the incorporation of AI also poses essential dilemmas over the solution’s ethics, data protection, and prejudices. Therefore, this paper posits striking a proper balancing in utilizing of AI in the legal education sector as this region requires improvements in the context of legal education through the incorporation of inter-disciplinary approaches, instrumentality of law and technology, and Legal Ethics. By way of a careful consideration of available sources on this area, the need for legal education providers to adopt to an active role in adopting AI in their education to equip future lawyers for the AI revolution is underlined while stressing the need for the delivery of effective solutions using newly introduced technologies, while striking balance between its negative impacts. 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8503 Challenges and Risks in Protecting Rights in the Digital Environment Ashwini, HRS; Kariawasam, RT In the digital realm, children face both advantages and challenges, which gives rise to insecurities about their well-being and freedom. This article focuses on discovering obstacles and attractions surrounding the subject of kids’ entitlements (including digital literacy, age-appropriate content, privacy or safety matters) This study adopts an interdisciplinary approach to assess industrial practices, legal frameworks and parental guidance and also involves identification of urgent problems through case studies, policy papers and current literature. By deriving research results from the above endeavors, more effective strategies for safeguarding children’s online privacy should be made available as well as offering directions to parents, educators, industry players and policymakers. 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8502 A Study on the Eradication of Corporate Impunity on Environmental Degradation Through Doctrine of Ultra Vires Dias, KGHH The domain of the company law aims to produce an effective and a reliable corporate space to the businesses. In the journey of a better corporate realm, the possible negative impact has been omitted by the Companies Act No 7 of 2007. The environmental degradation which caused by the corporate impunity have hidden under the veil of ignorance in the context of Sri Lanka. The main aim of this study is to introduce and share a demised doctrine by illustrating the values of it, in order to fill the gaps that have been created by the ignorance of emerging environmental concerns. The methodology of this study is basing on the research of black letter approach consist with the judicial decisions and legislations as primary sources and as secondary sources, the journal articles, books, thesis and with critical analysis on the contemporary world. The criteria that were evaluated in the study was, the existence of ultra vires doctrine in the modern law and hidden values of the concept which is possible to eradicate the corporate impunity in environmental pollution. The findings of the study lead to realize that, there would be a promising future without any corporate misconduct in violating the environmental rights by re-implementing the doctrine of ultra vires with certain amendments to the concept. And the desperate need of a protection on environment from corporate impunity is a current contemporary concern in the world and there is no reliable step has been taken to mitigate the consequences of it. 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8501 Enhancing Industrial Design Protection: A Comparative Study of Legal Frameworks in Sri Lanka, India, and Japan Sandanayaka, STD This comparative analysis explores the legal frameworks for protecting industrial designs in Sri Lanka, India, and Japan, focusing on definitions, registration processes, and infringement rights. While all three countries emphasize the visual appeal and novelty of designs, significant differences exist in the scope and specificity of their respective laws. Sri Lanka's legal system offers partial recognition and lacks clear infringement provisions, while India provides robust protection with exclusive rights and clear definitions. Japan has the best protection, with comprehensive laws and remedies. Recommendations for enhancing Sri Lanka's industrial design protection include strengthening enforcement mechanisms, raising public awareness, and enacting a dedicated industrial design act. By adopting best practices from India and Japan, Sri Lanka can strengthen its intellectual property regime and foster innovation, creativity, and economic growth. 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z