Publications

Genome sequencing represents a transformative advancement in biomedical science, offering unprecedented insights into the human genome. This technology decodes the entire DNA sequence of an organism, enabling the identification of genetic variants responsible for diseases, and paving the way for personalized medicine. The integration of genome sequencing in healthcare promises early disease detection, targeted therapy, …

GENOME SEQUENCING AND ITS EFFECT ON HEALTHCARE SECTOR Read More »

Abstract  Provided under the judgement of Uttarakhand High Court in 2017, rivers in India namely the Ganga and Yamuna were granted “rights”. This judgement went on to be debated excessively and when further taken up to the Supreme Court was overturned saying that the Ganges and Yamuna cannot be considered or viewed as legal entities. …

Can Rivers, Forests, and Animals Hold Legal Personhood in India? Rethinking Anthropocentric Law Through the Lens of Environmental Jurisprudence. Read More »

ABSTRACT This research paper examines the legal validity of India’s recent decisions to exit or suspend certain international treaties, especially Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and the Indus Waters Treaty, following the Vienna convention. The main focus is on the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, even though India is not an official signatory of …

THE LEGAL VALIDITY OF INDIA’S TREATY EXIT: AN ANALYSIS UNDER THE VIENNA CONVENTION Read More »

Abstract This paper examines the role of the International Court of Justice and India’s participation through the lens of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, an important consular access and individual rights issue between India and Pakistan. It explores the legal and diplomatic strategies used by India in response to Pakistan’s military courts’ judgment and execution order …

INDIA AT THE ICJ: LAW, DIPLOMACY, AND THE JADHAV VERDICT Read More »

The legal invisibility of marital rape in Indian criminal law is severely examined in this study article, “Marital Rape: A Deep Study,” especially in light of Section 63 Exception 2 of the “Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.” This loophole still gives husbands legal immunity for having non-consensual sex with their spouses, even after extensive modifications to …

CRIMINALISING MARITAL RAPE IN INDIA Read More »

Abstract  The growth of digital marketplaces has changed how people shop. Today, anyone can buy products or services online, no matter where they live. This has made shopping faster, easier, and more convenient. Popular platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho offer a wide range of choices, discounts, and doorstep delivery. However, while online shopping has …

The Digital Marketplaces and the Law : Are Online Shoppers Truly Protected ? Read More »

ABSTRACT  In the era of cybernetic civilization, social media become both a lifeline and labyrinth- it has brought millions together while subjecting users to hitherto unknown dangers. Of these, cyberbullying and online harassment have become silent predators and tending to hide behind screens and anonymity leaving deep psychological scars that overflows from virtual space. This …

THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MENTAL HEALTH AND CRIME: A CRITICAL STUDY OF CYBERBULLYING AND ONLINE HARASSMENT Read More »

ABSTRACT This paper examines the escalating issue of sexual violence in India, juxtaposed against the backdrop of legal inadequacies that hinder justice for both female victims and male accused. The primary objective is to highlight the increasing rates of sexual violence against women, compounded by significant delays in judicial proceedings that often lead to tragic …

Title – “Sexual Violence And Legal Gaps In India: Balancing Women’s Safety And Men’s Rights” Read More »

ABSTRACT Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is a measure of how businesses integrate environmental, social and governance practices into their operations and the overall impact and sustainability of the business model. In recent times, ESG compliance has become an essential paradigm for efficient corporate management as well as managing regulatory frameworks and stakeholders’ expectations. It …

ESG CRITERIA AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Read More »

Abstract In the times of the digital revolution, the traditional Indian estate planning framework is begging for a metamorphosis. This study deals with electronic wills and blockchain and their incorporation into the domain of Indian succession to make it more efficient, accessible, and secure. Electronic wills are the ones created, signed, and stored digitally as …

Revolutionizing Estate Planning in India: Electronic Wills and Blockchain Technology  Read More »

ABSTRACT The All India Judicial Services (AIJS) has been a contentious proposal long on discussion that seeks to meet the pervasive challenges hindering India’s lower judiciary, such as staggering vacancies, increased pendency of cases, judicial disparities in regional standards, and homogeneity. The study analyses critically the constitutional, institutional, and administrative rationales for creating a centralized …

NATIONALIZING JUSTICE: EVALUATING THE NEED FOR ALL INDIA JUDICIAL SERVICES Read More »

ABSTRACT 1Justice Louie Brandise was famous for saying in his article “THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY” (1890) that privacy is a right that could be summed up in six words, “the right to be let alone”. The right to privacy is crucial in the digital age because it protects individual’s data and information from misuse and …

POSTHUMOUS RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN INDIAN LAW: A CONSTITUTIONAL GAP? Read More »

Abstract The paper analyses the relationship of contract law doctrines- bailment, agency and indemnity in relation to designer fashion supply chains in India. It uses doctrinal research to analyse the statutory provisions as well as case law and industrial practices. It analyses the legal uncertainties in managing designer items, transfer of risk, before recommending terms …

Legal Complexities in Designer Fashion Supply Chains, An Analysis of Contract Law doctrines: Indemnity, Bailment, and Agency. Read More »

Abstract: This paper critically examines India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), with a specific focus on its consent framework. While the Act aspires to empower individuals, practical obstacles such as low digital literacy, opaque algorithms, and manipulative interface design challenge meaningful implementation. This paper digs into how the DPDP Act tries to …

Taking Charge Online: How India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) Tackles Consent in a Tech-Driven World Read More »

Abstract Cyberbullying is the intentional use of digital technology against a person in order to harass, threaten or embarrass them. Even though there are certain legislation dedicated to cybercrimes in India, they only safeguard women and the pediatric population neglecting a significant number of adult men and LGBTQ+ victims. This paper will look into the …

Cyberbullying Laws in India: The Missing Legal Shield for Adults Read More »

AbstractThese digital assets—cryptocurrency, cloud storage, social media handles, digital artworks, and online business accounts—have increased over time and have changed contemporary wealth and legacy. However, the majority of succession laws of the world, including Indian law, continue to be based on the physical and tangible assets; hence, digital property remains outside the purview. This paper …

Digital Inheritance and Legal Succession: Navigating Access, Privacy, and Property in the Virtual Age Read More »

Abstract The regulatory landscape of corporate insolvency in India has witnessed a paradigm shift since the enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), traditionally focused on capital markets and investor protection, has gradually evolved its role in safeguarding the interests of minority shareholders during the …

THE EVOLVING ROLE OF SEBI: PROTECTING MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS DURING CORPORATE INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS (CIRP) Read More »

ABSTRACT The world of fashion has rapidly shifted towards fast fashion and has led to the disruption of the traditional textiles industries, particularly the culturally rich and heritage-driven countries like India. Known for its handloom and indigenous textile crafts, India’s local industries are now suffering severe threats from global fashion trends that imitate, mass-produce, and …

Title-Fast Fashion Invasion:how global trends are crippling India’s textile and handloom industries Read More »

Introduction Custodial violence refers to hurting or mistreating a person while they are in police custody. custodial violence is a serious problem in India. It means when a person is hurt, tortured, or even killed while they are in police custody. Sometimes, people are arrested without proper reason or are kept in jail for a …

CUSTODIAL VIOLENCE: UNLAWFUL CUSTODY AND POLICE BRUTALITY IN INDIA Read More »

The idea of regarding idols as juristic persons has its origin in the law of England. Accordingly, the idols we daily worship and also see are entitled to rights and some duties and are eligible as juristic persons with responsibilities, which the law also recognizes. By being a juristic person, an idol has acquired many …

Research Paper Title: Analyzing the legal status of idols [From the perspective of Indian legal system] Read More »

Abstract Deepfakes – hyper-realistic AI-generated images, videos, or audio that fabricate a person’s likeness – pose rapidly growing challenges to individual rights and public trust. By 2023 deepfakes numbered in the tens of thousands globally, and experts warn that nearly all online content may soon be synthetic. These technologies enable fraud, harassment, misinformation, and non-consensual …

 Deepfakes and Indian Law: The Urgent Need for a Legal Framework in the Age of AI Read More »

Abstract: Cyberbullying has become a serious threat in the digital era, especially in a nation like India where internet penetration and smartphone use have witnessed an unprecedented spurt in the past decade. With the online space becoming more central to social life, education, and work, cyberbullying has increased in range, scope, and intensity. The effects …

Title: Cyberbullying in India: Legal Challenges, Framework and Way Forward Read More »

Summited By: Sakshi Keshri LLB 2nd Semester Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur Table of Contents          Title: “Tragedy in the skies: An In – Depth analysis Of the Air Flight AI – 171 Crash” Abstract: This paper examines the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 on June 12, 2025, which involved a Boeing 787‐8 Dreamliner departing Ahmedabad for …

Collision over Ahmedabad: A Case Study of the 2025 Air India Flight AI – 171 Disasters Read More »

Abstract:  This paper tends to learn about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in contract law  presenting challenges in accountability, consent, and legal recognition. While the Indian  Contract Act, 1872 (ICA) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 recognize digital  contracts, they lack provisions for AI-driven contracts and smart contracts, creating  uncertainty in liability allocation and …

Rethinking Agency in the Age of AI: Legal Accountability and  Autonomous Decision-Making Read More »

Abstract: The global financial system has seen revolutionary shifts as a result of cryptocurrencies, which are driven by the development of blockchain technology. Regulators, however, face formidable obstacles as a result of this innovation, since they must strike a careful balance between promoting technology advancement and guaranteeing strong security and compliance. This study examines various …

“The legal implications of cryptocurrency regulation” Read More »

Abstract   The 21st century has witnessed a sudden move in climate-induced disasters such as rising sea levels, glacier recession, extreme flooding, drought, tsunamis, and other natural calamities that have provoked a large-scale displacement across the globe. In India these phenomena have forced many people to leave their houses not due to war and conflict but …

CLIMATE REFUGEES AND THE RIGHT TO REHABILITATIVE CITIZENSHIP IN INDIA  Read More »

 ABSTRACT The explosion of hate speech episodes in India in 2024 has cast a new doctrine of constitutional thought in an exigent reconsideration. In the given article, the author investigates what extent current legal and constitutional tools could balance the rights and interests of free expression and requirement of the state to restrain hate speech …

Hate Speech Laws in India: Striking the Constitutional Balance After 2024’s Surge Read More »

Abstract  One of the most debated issues in present day India is the one of citizenship. While the Articles 5 to 11 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 clearly defines who can be called a citizen in India, many controversies have come to the fore with the passing of CAA in December, 2019. Alongside this, there …

The Constitutional Validity of NRC and its implementation in Assam  Read More »

ABSTRACT India’s response to sophisticated financial crime relies heavily on the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and since 2023, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Both instruments grant extraordinary investigative and preventive detention powers, particularly to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). This paper interrogates whether these powers are reconcilable with the due-process guarantees embodied in the Constitution. It analyses …

TITLE: White-Collar Crime and Preventive Detention in India: A Constitutional Appraisal of   PMLA, ED Powers, and BNS Provisions. Read More »

Minors are increasingly participating in cyberspace as both users and criminals as a result of the growing digitization of daily life. Juvenile cybercrimes, such as identity theft, hacking, online fraud, and cyberbullying, present particular difficulties for conventional juvenile justice systems, which are sometimes unprepared to handle the nexus of child psychology and technological misbehaviour. The …

Caught in the Web: Reforming Juvenile Justice for Cyber Offences — India, Singapore, and South Africa in Comparative Perspective . Read More »

Abstract: This paper explains the importance of due diligence in the field of Intellectual Property Law and why it is necessary. Due diligence or in short “DD” is a tool used by buyers, while purchasing a company. This paper will explore how due diligence impact on Intellectual Property It helps them to know whether the …

Application of due diligence in IPR: A necessity in Protecting Intellectual Properties Read More »

Author : Prabhat Kumar Abstract : This paper explores the profound implications of digitalization on corporate governance. It delves into the potential for digitalization to enhance market supervision, enforce corporate governance requirements, improve disclosure efficiency, facilitate remote and hybrid participation in shareholder meetings, manage digital security risks, and stimulate the development of primary public equity …

Recent Trends and Advancement in Corporate Laws and Governance Read More »

Abstract The most basic principle of arbitration is party autonomy or party self-determination, it gives the parties the freedom to decide the terms and condition of their arbitration agreement, such as process of resolving their dispute. Such as determining the seat, the laws and so forth. As advantageous as it sounds on the other hand …

The Inclusion of Non-Signatories in Arbitration: Doctrines, Disputes and Developments Read More »

The doctrine of corporate veil is a cornerstone of company law, which upholds the principle that a corporation is a separate legal entity distinct from its shareholders, directors, and promoters. Rooted within the landmark English case of Salomon v. A. Salomon & Co. Ltd. (1897), this legal fiction has facilitated the development of contemporary trade …

Title: The Doctrine of Corporate Veil: Evolution and Current Position in India Read More »

ABSTRACT India’s rapid digital transformation has brought immense opportunities but also exposed glaring vulnerabilities in its cyber legal framework. This research paper critically examines the evolution and current state of India’s cyber laws, particularly the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. While these laws laid foundational groundwork, they have …

RESEARCH PAPER: India’s Cyber Laws in the Age of Rising Digital Threats: An Inquiry into Legal Efficiency and Reform. Read More »

ABSTRACT As the legal world grapples with rapid technological change, the concept of a “will” remains largely tied to physical documentation in India. Despite increasing reliance on digital tools for financial and personal matters, digital wills continue to exist in a grey zone, lacking judicial clarity and statutory recognition. This paper investigates whether the Indian …

The Legal Status of Digital Wills in India: Time for Reform? Read More »

Abstract This article examines the constitutional clash between the right to freedom of speech and judicial authority, specifically considering contempt of court laws in India. In particular, the study will examine whether contempt laws, and “scandalising the court” specifically, are aligned with democratic principles and constitutional rights under Article 19(1)(a). The number of contempt proceedings …

Balancing Free Speech and Judicial Authority: A Constitutional Critique of Contempt of Court in India Read More »

ABSTRACT Developments in genetics have raised complex issues regarding human behavior, free will, and legal responsibility. This paper analyses the application of genetic predisposition as a defense in criminal proceedings, contending that it cannot excuse people from liability, but can be used as a mitigating factor in sentencing. This paper seeks to present a balanced …

Criminal Defenses Based on Genetic Predisposition Read More »

ABSTARCT Artificial Intelligence (AI) is characterized by the simulation of human intelligence through machines that learn, think, help and solve problems. In recent years, AI has found a place in the world of law and, especially, the judiciary, providing instruments to expedite court procedures, aid in research, and in the automatic handling of case loads. …

AI in the Judiciary: Prospects and Legal Implications Read More »

ABSTRACT This paper explores the crucial role of corporate governance in the context of Indian startups, a rapidly expanding sector known for innovation but also high risk. Startups, due to their early- stage structure, often lack formal systems, resulting in legal and financial vulnerabilities. The absence of clear governance frameworks can lead to internal conflicts, …

Corporate Governance in Startups: Legal Challenges and Adaptive Models Read More »

Abstract Internet shutdowns, state-imposed disruptions of online connectivity, have become an increasingly common tool of political control. Governments around the world, from democracies to autocracies, invoke shutdowns during unrest or conflict to manage information. This paper examines shutdowns in India and Iran, two prominent cases, to assess their legality under international human rights law, particularly …

Internet Shutdowns and Political Control: A Human Rights Perspective Read More »