Publications

Abstract In India, smart devices like fitness bands, smart speakers (like Amazon Alexa), and smartphones are now widely used in homes and offices. These gadgets are made to hear, gather, and save user information. A smart speaker, for instance, may record conversations even when not in use, which raises questions about ongoing, covert surveillance. This …

Silent Surveillance: Are Smart Devices Violating Right to Privacy in India? Read More »

FACTS The Victim & Accident On October 18, 2007, a careless tractor-truck driver struck a motorcycle carrying 12-year-old Kajal as a passenger. She was deemed completely disabled, had irreversible paraplegia, and suffered catastrophic brain damage. Lower Awards & Claim Her father made a claim in accordance with Motor Vehicles Act Section 166: The insurer subsequently …

KAJAL V JAGDISH CHAND : A New Dawn For Disabled Victims in Indian Jurisprudence Read More »

Abstract:   Criminology, the study of crime and criminal behavior, is intrinsically linked to society. It examines how societal factors influence crime, how crime impacts society and how society responds to crime through its law, enforcement and correctional systems. Criminology seeks to understand the root causes of crime, develop strategies for crime prevention, and improve …

Title:  Criminology and the society; Understanding the Society’s Influence on crime. Read More »

ABSTRACT As India’s democracy has grown, the rights of marginalised and minority groups have started to be given the same weight as those of the majority. Despite being frequently treated as separate concepts, moral and legal standards have historically overlapped in intricate and occasionally contradictory ways. While morality, particularly public or popular morality, is frequently …

“BETWEEN GAVEL AND GOSPEL : Decoding the clash of Constitutional and Popular Morality” Read More »

Abstract: In today’s era, nothing is possible without the Internet. Even for the smallest things, we need the internet, but do we know what its pros and cons are? The Internet has led to a trend of online gambling; it has become a source of entertainment and is even rising at a global level. In …

TITLE: A STUDY ON ONLINE GAMBLING: LAWS AND ENFORCEMENT  Read More »

 ABSTRACT   The sudden  rise  in  artificial  intelligence’s  content-producing  powers  has  transformed  how  we  create  and  consume  content,  and  from  a  legal  context,  this  presents  a  unique  dilemma  in  evidence  presentation.  AI-generated  products  like  deepfakes,  audio  files,  and  machine-generated  texts  can  replicate  real  human-created  evidence.  This  paper  explores  whether  such  evidence  can  be  considered  admissible  under  …

 CAN AI-GENERATED EVIDENCE BE ADMISSIBLE  UNDER  INDIAN LAW?  Read More »

This paper aims at exploring the consequences of armed conflict in war affected regions post 2020 are gendered, with a special focus on the worst affected areas of Afghanistan, Ukraine and Gaza. Women and girls are known to be affected disproportionately during conflict and are often the first casualties of war. They have a lot …

Conflict, Displacement, and Denial: A Legal Analysis of the Violation of Rights of Women and Girls in War-Affected Regions Post-2020. Read More »

ABSTRACT The recent cases committed especially against women makes one ponder why the rarest of rare crimes have become so common. With the growing rate of crime these days, and the media trial of such cases even before these go to courts, especially of the elite classes, makes one think of what constitutes the ‘rarest …

ANATOMY OF THE RAREST OF RARE CRIMES IN INDIA: LEGAL PRECEDENTS AND THEIR SOCIAL REVERBERATION Read More »

ABSTRACT In the last ten years, Indian courts have started recognizing parts of nature—like rivers, forests, animals, and even “Mother Nature”—as legal persons. This means they are given rights and responsibilities like a human or a company. This paper looks at the idea of giving nature legal rights. It studies important court decisions, laws, and …

TITLE:- Environmental Personhood in India: Can Forests or Rivers Hold Legal Rights? Read More »

ABSTRACT The Indian Constitution is a living document that is constantly changing and evolving with social and political life. This research paper studies the idea of judicial interpretation of constitutional flexibility through landmark cases such as Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) and S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994). It also talks about …

THE BATTLE FOR INDIA’S SOUL: LEGAL VALIDATION AND POLITICAL CONTESTATION OF SECULARISM AND SOCIALISM IN THE CONSTITUTION Read More »

ABSTRACT In the present research paper, established-procedure barriers being the causative factor for man-made delays in civil and criminal litigations have come under questioning investigation and stern examples cited are multi-generational litigations regarding property rights and the notorious 72-year-old Berhampur Bank case[1]. It reveals to what level new juridical developments, i.e., Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), …

FAIRNESS OR FRUSTRATION? EVALUATING PROCEDURAL BOTTLENECKS IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM. Read More »

 Keywords Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is almost redrawing the boundaries of creativity and ownership in the era of the digital age. As AI technologies are increasingly generating works of art, musical pieces, logos, and literary works, conventional Intellectual Property (IP) paradigms—deliberately designed with human creators in mind—are being pushed to their limits. This research explores …

Reimagining IP Law in the AI Era: Legal Challenges and the Ghibli Art Controversy Read More »

The untimely demise of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput (SSR) on June 14, 2020, triggered massive media attention and convoluted legal matters. Starting as a police investigation into an alleged suicide, the case soon assumed the form of a jurisdictional and political battle between two states—Maharashtra and Bihar—joined by central agencies of investigation later. The …

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Title Evolution of Hindu Joint Family system and intestate succession with the persistence of patriarchal norms in Hindu Succession Act and Mitakshara law Abstract This paper examines the evolution of Hindu property inheritance laws and how patriarchal norms continue to persist despite statutory reforms. With a special focus on the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and …

RESEARCH PAPER Evolution of Hindu Joint Family system and intestate succession with the persistence of patriarchal norms in Hindu Succession Act and Mitakshara law Read More »

Groups Abstract The law presents itself as an unbiased framework of justice, which persistently regulates as a medium that strengthens and legitimizes existing social hierarchies disguised as impartial procedural decorum. Equality under the law is essential to keeping democracy meaningful for everyone, not just the privileged. When our legal systems make sure everyone gets fair …

Codified Disparity: Empirical Study of Legal Frameworks on Marginalized Read More »

Name: Shivangi Kumari Institute: Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law Year: 3rd year (Vth Semester) Email-Id: chaturvedishivangi80@gmail.com ABSTRACT: The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern legal systems brings not only innovation but also deep confusion about fundamental concepts of criminal law. One of the most critical concerns is the idea of mens rea (guilty …

TOPIC:  Artificial Intelligence and the Death of Mens Rea: A Legal Dilemma. Read More »

 Right in Law, Denied in Reality: A Socio-Legal Study on the Non-Implementation of Daughters’ Coparcenary Rights in India ABSTRACT The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act of 2005 shifted the perspective of inheritance law by granting daughters equal holding in coparcenary rights, thereby tearing down a time-honored and unjust system of inheritance rights. While this change was …

TITLE: Right in Law, Denied in Reality: A Socio-Legal Study on the Non-Implementation of Daughters’ Coparcenary Rights in India Read More »

2.1-> Introduction………………………………………………………3 2.2-> Literature Review…………………………………………………3 2.3-> Objectives of Research……………………………………………5 2.4-> Scope and Limitations……………………………………………6 2.5-> Research Methodology……………………………………………8 2.6-> Sources of Data……………………………………………………8 3.1-> ADR framework in India………………………….……………10 3.2-> ADR framework in Singapore………………………………….12 3.3-> ADR framework in the UK……………………………………..13 3.4-> ADR framework in the USA……………………………………14 3.5-> Suggestions………………………………………………………15 3.6-> Conclusion………………………………………………………16 The evolution of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (hereinafter referred …

Topic -> A Comparative study of Alternative Dispute Resolution frameworks across jurisdictions Read More »

ABSTRACT The mental health of the accused is a crucial yet often neglected aspect of the criminal justice system. Ensuring a fair trial and humane treatment for individuals suffering from mental illness is not only a legal obligation but also a moral imperative rooted in the right to life and dignity under article 21 of …

TOPIC: CRPC AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ACCUSED-   IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING PROCEDURAL GAPS Read More »

ABSTRACT With the goal of strengthening regulatory frameworks, port development, and coastline management in India, the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, aims to modernise and replace the Indian Ports Act, 1908. This essay analyses the Bill’s main provisions, including the creation of the Maritime State Development Council, the creation of a National Perspective Plan, and the …

An Analysis of the Indian Ports Bill, 2025: Revolutionising Maritime Governance in India Read More »

Abstract The judicial system of India is burdened by an extreme number of pending cases; there are around one hundred eighty-two thousand (182,000) cases pending for over 30 years.[1] This traditional legal framework, burdened by the pendency of cases, is witnessing the rise of an alternate pathway, which is more cost-effective and faster. Online Dispute …

Towards Digital Justice: Examining the rise of online dispute resolution (ODR) in India Read More »

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of menstrual leave policy on health equity, gender equality, and employment market inclusion from the perspective of Indian labour laws. It determines whether such provisions constitute a step in the direction of labour reform or might instead reinforce stereotypes based on gender, which would hinder women’s career success in …

MENSTRUAL LEAVE IN INDIAN LABOUR LAW: A STEP TOWARDS INCLUSION OR STEREOTYPE REINFORCEMENT? Read More »

Abstract: Despite being a fundamental pillar of procedural justice, the system of personal sureties in India’s bail jurisprudence has evolved into an opaque and unregulated mechanism of indirect discrimination. While the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 , envisions surety as a means to ensure compliance with bail conditions, in practice it has spawned an underground …

Title: The Silent Shield: Abuse of Personal Sureties in Indian Bail Jurisprudence Read More »

ABSTRACT Cybercrime refers to the illegal activity or fraud that is done with the help of internet or computers. Cybercrime in the field of banking sector in India is one of the most committed crime, as time is passing and the internet is becoming more popular among the people, and as more people are using …

CYBERCRIME IN BANKING SECTOR Read More »

Abstract Equality means everyone is entitled to be treated equally and without discrimination. It is a constitutional right provided under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution[1] which ensures, “equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws.” Women both before and after independence have always been subjected to violence, social exclusion, discrimination, ill-treatment …

An Inquiry into the Status of Women Accessing Equality in India: Overreached or Underreached? Read More »

Abstract Custodial violence is one of the most serious forms of violation of human rights in India. It includes physical and mental torture, unlawful detention, and custodial deaths, which directly violate the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Despite several legal safeguards, the issue remains the same due to weak enforcement, lack of accountability, and …

CUSTODIAL VIOLENCE: ITS IMPACT AND LEGAL REMEDIES Read More »

ABSTRACT Domestic violence is traditionally perceived through a gendered lens, often overlooking the possibility of male victimhood. While protective legal frameworks exist for women, there is a glaring gap when it comes to safeguards for men. This paper explores the legal, social, and psychological challenges faced by male victims of domestic violence in India. Citing …

Men as Victims: Gender Bias and Legal Gaps in Domestic Violence Laws Read More »

ABSTRACT The world of dance and law are highly complex, but still their intersection is underexplored. This research studies the intricate application of intellectual property law on dance, examining the rights of performers and artists in countries like India, USA and Japan. It further analyses case laws that have questioned the copyrights that are available …

COPYRIGHT AND CHOREOGRAPHY: THE INTERSECTION OF DANCE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Read More »

ABSTRACT The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021[1] passed by the Indian Parliament, brings a landmark but at the same time a controversial reform in the governance of assisted reproductive technologies. By prohibiting commercial surrogacy and permitting only altruistic surrogacy under highly restrictive conditions, the Act aims to safeguard surrogate mothers from exploitation and to promote ethical …

SURROGACY (REGULATION) ACT, 2021: A STEP FORWARD OR BACKWARD FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS? Read More »

Abstract This study examines the intricate legal framework related to contemporary airplane accidents, concentrating on three primary aspects of responsibility: manufacturer accountability, pilot mistakes, and regulatory supervision. With the advancement of aviation technology and the ongoing changes in air traffic, identifying the causes of aviation disasters has grown more complex, frequently encompassing a mix of …

Legal Accountability in Modern Airplane Crashes: A Study of Manufacturer Liability, Pilot Error, and Regulatory Oversight Read More »

In an era where media plays a central role in shaping public discourse, the arrest of Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, a senior journalist and anchor with Sakshi TV, triggered a national debate on the limits of journalistic responsibility and the scope of free speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. The case, which drew immediate …

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