Publications

Abstract Reverse mergers have become a noteworthy instrument in corporate restructuring, offering an alternative route to public listing that bypasses the conventional initial public offering (IPO) process. In a reverse merger, a private operating company merges into or takes control of an already-listed public shell company, allowing the private concern to acquire a public listing …

REVERSE MERGERS: A LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND CASE STUDIES Read More »

ABSTRACT Social media is an indispensable part of modern life, particularly for minors, who utilize these platforms for self-expression, education, and social interaction. However, the risks posed by unregulated access, including cyberbullying, data exploitation, online grooming, and exposure to harmful content, have led governments to explore regulatory measures such as social media bans for minors. …

CHILD PROTECTION VS. DIGITAL FREEDOM: A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA BANS FOR MINORS Read More »

Abstract Reverse mergers have become a noteworthy instrument in corporate restructuring, offering an alternative route to public listing that bypasses the conventional initial public offering (IPO) process. In a reverse merger, a private operating company merges into or takes control of an already-listed public shell company, allowing the private concern to acquire a public listing …

REVERSE MERGERS: A LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND CASE STUDIES Read More »

Abstract Generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and DALL•E have changed how we think about creativity and copyright. According to the Indian Copyright Act of 1957, only humans can be seen as authors, leaving works created by AI in a confusing legal situation. Around the world, people are discussing whether copyright should belong …

The Ghost in the Machine: Copyright Ownership of AI-Generated Works Read More »

ABSTRACT The rapid growth of online gaming in India has generated significant economic opportunities and social concerns. In 2023–2025, the policy debate crystallized around whether real-money online games (RMGs) should be regulated, taxed, or prohibited entirely. In 2025 the Union legislative response culminated in the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which seeks …

GAME OVER FOR REAL-MONEY PLAY? LEGAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA’S GAMING INDUSTRY Read More »

Abstract: Property law in India, and throughout the world, continues to be one of the most confusing arenas of legal practice, with the largest number of pending cases. Adverse possession is one such doctrine, and it remains a highly debated and controversial aspect of property law. Adverse Possession allows individuals to acquire legal ownership of …

Adverse Possession: Evolution and the ethical conflict between ownership and possession. Read More »

ABSTRACT Mental disorder is now one of the main problems of the modern world. Although it is commonly elusive, misunderstood and even stigmatized in the social and legal context. In the Indian context the matter of mental health is closely linked to law, justice and human rights especially with respect to accused or those undergoing …

CONFINEMENT OR CARE? POST–ACQUITTED OFFENDERS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS Read More »

Abstract The Uttarkashi floods, exemplified by the devastation of Dharali village near Gangotri, highlight the growing vulnerability of Himalayan ecosystems to both natural forces and human-induced pressures. While intense monsoon rainfall triggered the disaster, its magnitude was amplified by unregulated construction on riverbeds, large-scale deforestation, and poorly planned infrastructure projects within the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone …

Uttarkashi Floods through the lens of Environmental Law: Examining State Responsibility and Legal Gaps Read More »

Abstract The Uttarkashi floods, exemplified by the devastation of Dharali village near Gangotri, highlight the growing vulnerability of Himalayan ecosystems to both natural forces and human-induced pressures. While intense monsoon rainfall triggered the disaster, its magnitude was amplified by unregulated construction on riverbeds, large-scale deforestation, and poorly planned infrastructure projects within the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone …

Uttarkashi Floods through the lens of Environmental Law: Examining State Responsibility and Legal Gaps Read More »

Shivansh Sharma Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam A Research Paper Submitted for the Virtual Internship Program The Amikus Qriae September 2025 Date of Submission: 25th September 2025 ABSTRACT The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into international arbitration represents a pivotal shift that promises to revolutionize dispute resolution. This paper examines the dual impact of …

Artificial Intelligence in International Arbitration: Efficiency tool or threat to due process? Read More »

Abstract: SC’s landmark ruling in the case State of Tamil Nadu Vs. The Governor of Tamil Nadu opens a can of worms. The Apex Court unanimously held that the Tamil Nadu Governor’s withholding of 10 State Legislative Bills was ‘illegal’ and ‘erroneous’. In doing so, the Bench used its special discretionary power under Article 142[1] …

Pocket Veto Declared Illegal: Constitutional Text, Intent and the SC’s use of Article 142 Read More »

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Induced New Legal and Governance Dilemma: Deepfake Something Very Near to Most Propelling Change: Deepfake Audio, Deepfake Video, or Image Created by Artificial Intelligence, Which Are Almost Perfectly Believable but Are Actually Generated. Well-intentioned as they often were, the applications beneficially used in filmmaking, education, and digital art creation have been misused …

TITLE: DEEPFAKES AND THE INDIAN LEGAL FRAMEWORK: A CALL FOR SPECIFIC LEGISLATION Read More »

Abstract The question of validating same – sex marriage in India reached its climax in Supriyo @ Supriyo Chakraborty v. Union of India (2023). A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India gave a split verdict. All the judges agreed the LGBTQIA+ persons have dignity, equality, and freedom of choice, but the court …

Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage in India: An Analysis of the 2023 Supreme Court Verdict Read More »

Abstract This article examines the fast-paced convergence of AI and biometric technology in the international fashion retail industry with emphasis on these revolutionary effects on consumer personalization and data gathering. It highlights important legal challenges emerging from sensitive biometric data use, such as privacy threats, consent issues, and algorithmic discrimination. The research performs a comparative …

Legal Challenges and Regulatory Gaps in AI-Driven Personalization and Biometric Data Use in Fashion Retail: An Unexplored Frontier Read More »

On 9 August 2024, a postgraduate trainee doctor was found dead in a seminar room at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Medical examination confirmed sexual assault followed by homicide. Police arrested Sanjay Roy, a former civic police volunteer, soon after the incident. The arrest was based on circumstantial links, DNA reports, and his …

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Abstract On 20 August 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha—the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025—creating a legal architecture to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and other Ministers who are …

The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Companion Amendments:Removal of PM, Chief Ministers and Ministers on Prolonged Custody Read More »

Chandrima Mondal.[1] ABSTRACT Animal cruelty is pervasive and prevalent across urban India, particularly where the stray animal population are high and the existence of civic infrastructure is questionable. Legislative measures such as the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2001, represent significant steps toward safeguarding animal welfare. …

Urban Stray Animal Management: Legal Challenges and the Role of Government Welfare Frameworks. Read More »

Abstract In Odisha high – profile crimes and self – Immolation cases rates are getting higher, which has generated significant legal and political discourse. This paper examines the complex connection between the cyber harassment, mental health vulnerability and the legal frameworks created with specific purpose to protect the citizens. Despite the existence of cybercrime laws …

Rising High – Profile Crimes and Self – Immolation Cases in Odisha: Political Fallout, Institutional Accountability, Legal Gaps in Cyber Harassment and Mental Health Protection Read More »

THE AMIKUS QRIAE INTERNSHIP (AUGUST 2025) TASK -1 DRAFTING OF A LEGAL RESEARCH PAPER ON – “COMMERCIALISATION OF HUMAN BODY AND BODILY MATERIALS IN INDIA-LAW, ETHICS, AND SOCIETY” Submitted by- Jyothika Suresh 5th Semester,3-year LLB, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law, Mumbai ABSTRACT The human body has long been seen as sacred and untouchable, but advances …

COMMERCIALISATION OF HUMAN BODY AND BODILY MATERIALS IN INDIA-LAW, ETHICS, AND SOCIETY Read More »

BY: ANIRUDH GUPTA ABSTRACT The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is changing many industries. However, this progress has brought new challenges for criminal law. As AI systems perform increasingly complex tasks on their own, there have been incidents where AI involvement leads to harm, property loss, or violations of rights. These situations create …

Criminal Liability of AI Developers for AI-Generated Crimes Read More »

ABSTRACT In the modern digital age, an individual’s life is intricately intertwined with technology. Beyond physical possessions, people now accumulate significant digital assets, including social media accounts, email accounts, cloud storage, cryptocurrency wallets, digital photographs, online subscriptions, and intellectual property. The concept of digital afterlife examines what happens to these assets after a person’s death …

DIGITAL AFTERLIFE AND INHERITED DIGITAL ASSETS Read More »

Abstract Witchcraft, in the larger context, refers to the practice of magic- skills, spells, and abilities believed to influence people or events through supernatural means. Societies, since long, have viewed witchcraft as an extreme of two ends: either harmful sorcery (black magic) or a spiritual practice that could be used for healing, protection, or punishment. These …

VICTIMS OF OJHAS: A SOCIO-LEGAL CRITIQUE OF WITCHCRAFT ACCUSATIONS IN INDIA AND THE BIHAR PREVENTION OF WITCH PRACTICES ACT AND SIMILAR STATE LAWS Read More »

               Psychology Contribute to Gender Bias Against Women ABSTRACT   This essay examines the key question: how far do Indian court judges’ stereotypes and interpretative traditions generate an ‘illusion of justice’ for women, even in the face of progressive law? Despite the apparently strong framework for women’s rights under India’s constitutional protections under Articles 14, 15, and …

The Illusion of Justice: Examining How Criminal Law and         Read More »

                        AUTHORED BY:- NIYATI PATEL ABSTRACT Corporate administer is a broad term in business environment. It is one of the best systems by which corporate organizations are directed and managed. Corporate governance is an outline for coordinating with an organization in moral structure, with which it can be responsible for investors, workers and the board. This …

REVISITING CORPORATE GOVERNENCE: THEORIES, CORE PRINCIPLES AND VALUE CREATION IN MODERN ENTERPRISES Read More »

Abstract The landmark judgment in Kaushal Kishor v. State of Uttar Pradesh (2023) marked a paradigm shift in Indian constitutional jurisprudence by establishing the horizontal application of fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21. This research examines the implications of this judicial development for private digital platforms and social media companies operating in India. The …

HORIZONTAL FREE SPEECH: CAN ARTICLE 19 BIND PRIVATE PLATFORMS AFTER KAUSHAL KISHOR? Read More »

Abstract With the coming of a new era, the deficiency of a domestic sports arbitration body in India has created a lot of challenges for athletes to receive justice impartially and affect their mental health. Presently, the cases are being resolved by the civil courts, Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) abroad. The lack of …

LACK OF SPORTS ARBITRATION BODY IN INDIA: IMPACT ON ATHLETE MENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE Read More »

___________________________________________________________________________ Abstract This research paper aims to evaluate the progressing legal and socio-political implications of the recently launched ‘Special Scheme for Grant of Arms Licenses to Original Inhabitants and Indigenous Indian Citizens in Vulnerable and Remote Areas of Assam’ with the rationale that possession of firearms would enable “indigenous citizens” to protect themselves from “demographic …

Arming Identity: Legal and Socio-Political Dimensions of Assam’s Indigenous Arms Licensing Scheme Read More »

Abstract Social media has changed how ads work, leading to the rise of influencers. Unlike regular celebrity ads, influencer marketing often mixes personal opinions with paid promotions, making it hard to tell what is honest and what is an ad. This can cause problems like false claims, hidden sponsorships, and loss of trust, especially for …

Social Media and Influencer Marketing: A Consumer Protection Perspective Read More »

Abstract The goal of advanced system of contract law is promoting good faith and fair haggling in signing and performing of contracts. A fundamental legal theory that has been around for a while is the doctrine of good faith. The paper then prospect within the frame of Indian Contract Act, the principle of good faith and fair dealing, studying its legislative baselines, judicial interpretations and useful operations for contract drafting and negotiation. It would also clarify the importance of such a doctrine in the field of law. Argumentation in this paper is involved in …

The Role of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Contract Law Read More »

ABSTRACT In 2025, India’s sports law underwent an unprecedented transformation, marking a shift from fragmented legal frameworks towards an integrated, rights-based, and technology-driven regulatory order. Landmark enactments such as the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS), 2025 collectively laid …

Recent Trends in Indian Sports Law: Doping, Age Fraud, and Technology-Driven Regulation (2025) Read More »

Abstract The foundation of a fair and civilized society is human rights. It defends people’s freedom and self-respect from oppression and tyranny. The protection of human rights was significantly helped by the Indian judiciary. This paper explores the evolving landscape of human rights. It examines how constitutional courts in India have played a crucial role …

The Evolving Role of the Indian Judiciary in Protecting Human Rights: Recent Judicial Trends and Landmark Judgments (2020–2025) Read More »

Abstract The rapid growth of digital communication technologies has transformed the way people access and share information. While this has created unprecedented opportunities for connectivity and knowledge exchange, it has also provided fertile ground for the spread of misinformation and fake news. In India, a constitutional democracy that protects freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) …

The Legal Framework for Combating Misinformation and Fake News in India: Balancing Free Speech and Public Order Read More »

ABSTRACT  In Jamnagar, Gujarat, the Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre—better known as Vantara—has been promoted as a rescue and care facility operating on a scale rarely seen anywhere. Official figures claim more than 150,000 animals representing over 2,000 species, supported by on-site elephant hospitals, hydrotherapy pools, and veterinary suites fitted with MRI and CT …

VANTARA SANCTUARY UNDER SCRUTINY: BALANCING ANIMAL WELFARE, MEDIA FREEDOM, AND LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN INDIA Read More »

Abstract: This paper explores the paradox of secularism in India by looking at how the law treats Muslim Waqf institutions and Hindu temples. The Constitution promises equal respect for all religions, but in reality, the rules that govern different faiths are far from equal. Waqf properties, managed through independent boards, enjoy a level of autonomy, …

Different Rules for Different Faiths:  Is the Waqf Act Challenging India’s Secular Promise? Read More »

     from the Indus Waters Treaty for Cross-Border Dispute Resolution in India  ABSTRACT  This study investigates arbitration as a method for resolving transboundary disputes, focusing on reconciling commercial interests with national sovereignty. Through an analysis of the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) between India and Pakistan, the research illustrates how a hybrid dispute resolution approach—encompassing negotiation, neutral …

Arbitration at the Crossroads of Commerce and Sovereignty: Lessons  Read More »

Abstract Despite India having numerous laws designed to protect women, violence against them remains a widespread and persistent issue that affects both urban and rural areas. The problem is not just legal, it is deeply social, cultural, and systemic. This research paper explores how criminal behavior targeting women intersects with the legal mechanisms meant to …

An Intersection of Law and Crime: Analyzing Violence Against Women in India Read More »

ABSTRACT  Since the development of communal relationship among mankind and the invention of division of labor, the segregation of society into labor and owners, has been a topic of continuous alteration and reconstruction. But since the boom of the industrial revolution, the hierarchy  became the foundation of modern society, and built the civilization brick by …

BALANCING POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY: A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF REGISTERED TRADE UNIONS IN INDIA  Read More »

Abstract The Indian judiciary has steadily transformed the meaning of Article 21 of the Constitution — the right to life and personal liberty — to include environmental protection and health safeguards. Landmark judgments, from Subhash Kumar to the recent MK Ranjitsinh (Great Indian Bustard case), affirm that urban pollution and climate change are not just …

Evolving Interpretations of Article 21 in Climate-Induced Health Crisis: Legal Remedies for Urban Pollution Victims Read More »