Naina Verma, B.A. L.L.B. (H), Amity University Lucknow ABSTRACT India’s decision to merge twenty-nine Central labour laws into four Labour Codes represents a decisive break from a fragmented and colonial-era labour framework. Although these Codes were enacted between 2019 and 2020, their real impact began to unfold only during 2025–26, when several States notified rules and put enforcement mechanisms in place. This article examines this period as a crucial phase in which labo

Naina Verma, BA LLB(H), Amity University Lucknow Introduction Policing Sex Work in India sits at the intersection of criminal law, morality, public order, and constitutional rights. While sex work itself is not illegal in India, the way it is policed often results in criminalisation, harassment, and rights violations. Policing practices, shaped as much by social stigma as by statutory provisions, frequently blur the line between regulation and punishment, turning legality int

Himanshi Gahlaut, Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law, GGSIPU, Delhi ABSTRACT With India marking 79 years of Independence and constitutional governance, this is a critical moment to conduct a prospective study of the criminal justice system and assess the extent to which it upholds the constitutional ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and dignity. The criminal justice system in India, despite its robust constitutional framework, grapples with serio

Aishwarya Vucha, ICFAI Law School Hyderabad (Alumna) Advocate Telangana High Court ABSTRACT The enactment of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) marks a paradigm shift in Indian criminal jurisprudence, moving from an accused-centric model to a victim-centric "Crime Control" framework. At the helm of this transformation is Section 356, which institutionalizes Trial in Absentia for proclaimed offenders—a radical departure from the audi alteram partem principles

Preyaa Kumar, Gujarat National Law University Aishani Agarwal, Gujarat National Law University ABSTRACT This paper examines how the blacklisting jurisprudence fits within Indian administrative law as a complicated convergence of governance, fairness and constitutional rights. While blacklisting is frequently interpreted as an administrative tool, it may entail detrimental civil consequences such as reputational damage and economic deprivation, resulting in “civil death” as hi

Anjali Chauhan, Institute of Law Nirma University, Ahmedabad 1-Introduction: Meaning of age of consent and its importance: The term “ age of consent ” refers to the minimum age at which a person is legally competent to consent to involve in sexual engagements. It draws a line between when someone is considered too young to make such choice and when their choice or consent gets recognized under law. This whole concept of consent revolves around the protection of minors because

Arjun Girish, Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT The foundation of India's constitutional federal system is the division of legislative authority between the Union and the States. The Union List, State List, and Concurrent List—the three legislative lists found in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution—are principally responsible for this distribution. However, overlaps, uncertainties, and disagreements about legislative competence have often resulted from the intrinsic range

Mahadeva Prabhu N, Assistant Professor, Sarada Vilas Law College Savitha HM, Assistant Professor, Sarada Vilas Law College ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms has fundamentally transformed the landscape of audio-visual media consumption, challenging traditional regulatory frameworks that were designed for cinema and broadcast television. OTT platforms operate by internet-based delivery mechanisms, enabling cross-border dissemination of content and cr

Dr. Asha, Assistant Professor, Sanskaram University, Jhajjar ABSTRACT Mental health is a vital component of overall well-being, and its recognition and treatment are of increasing concern in India. The country has taken significant steps in addressing mental health issues by enacting specific legislation, including the “ Mental Healthcare Act of 2017 ” . This research critically analyses the legal framework surrounding mental health in India, with a focus on the “Mental Healt

Arunima Kumar, Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT The rise of artificial intelligence has changed how content is created, shared, and consumed across various fields in the world. From art to journalism, AI is performing majority of tasks that were once strictly human domains. This advancement raises a critical legal question: whether AI-generated content enjoy copyright protection, and if so, who owns it? This debate came sharply into focus in ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. v. OpenAI Inc

Surabhi Reddy, BA LLB, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT From its initial welfare-oriented structure to the hybrid reformative– retributive model established by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, India's juvenile justice system has experienced a significant transition. While previous laws placed a higher priority on international child rights commitments, rehabilitation, and reintegration, the 2015 Act added clauses allowi

Ayesha Khanum, Research Scholar, School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru. Dr. Mohammed Salim Baithullah Khan, Assistant Professor (Senior Scale), School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru. ABSTRACT The rapid convergence of technology and human life has introduced the concept of digital death, which addresses the ethical, legal, and societal questions surrounding a person’s digital presence after they pass away. This literature review brings together insights fro

Muhammed Rafi K P, LLM, Central University of Karnataka ABSTRACT The famous philosopher of law Russel admitted that "to define crime is a task which so far has not been satisfactorily accomplished by any writer”. Crime has been defined by many jurists in a way that has not yet comprised of all essential factors of crime. How can a crime be defined and who has the authority to define an act as a crime? Who has the authority to build canons of crime? Such questions have been ro

Riya Jaiswal, Student, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM), R.V College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru Anchal Karanani, Student, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM), R.V College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru Shree Maheshwari, Student, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM), R.V College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru Chitra B.T., Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM),

Mekhala Gowda, BA LLB, School of Law, Christ (Deemed To Be University) ABSTRACT Pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, enzyme manufacturing, and fermentation-based chemicals are all part of India's biochemical industry, which has grown to be a key area influencing both economic expansion and global public health. But in addition to its financial benefits, the business presents serious threats to the environment and biosafety, especially through the use of genetically modified o

Aleena Henry, Bharata Mata School of Studies, Aluva ABSTRACT The doctrine of Res Gestae, rooted in common law traditions, has long served as a vital exception to the hearsay rule by admitting spontaneous statements intrinsically linked to the fact in issue. With the enactment of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), which replaces the colonial-era Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), India’s evidentiary framework undergoes a transformative modernisation while preserving fo

Neha Meena, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam “If commercialisation is putting my art on a shirt so that a kid who can’t afford a $30,000 painting can buy one, then I’m all for it”- Keith Haring A brand name has become an essential component of the identity. With the development of a globalized economy, to compete in a market has become more than just a business; to promote these businesses, innovations, and creativity, companies and owners are investing a g

Yug Raman Srivastava, BALLB (Hons.), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab ABSTRACT This paper proposes a constitutional re-evaluation of menstrual accommodation in India, contesting the dominant perspective that regards menstrual leave as a matter of legislative discretion or employer goodwill. It contends that the persistent inability to accommodate menstruation in the workplace represents a breach of substantive equality, dignity, and health, thereby infringing u

Poonam Tamrakar, Assistant Professor, Hitkarini Law College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh ABSTRACT The Indian criminal justice system is constitutionally anchored in the protection of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, with the presumption of innocence serving as a foundational safeguard against arbitrary State action. However, the effective operation of this principle is critically dependent on the quality and integrity of police investigation. In In

Abdul Ashik Mubarak Rawoother, Associate Professor, Al Ameen College of Law, Bangalore ABSTRACT A key component of constitutional democracies is the safeguarding of basic rights, which guarantees that people's freedoms and liberties are not violated. Within federal systems, the interaction between the Union (the central authority) and the states creates a complicated but essential structure. Using the Indian Constitution as a case study, this abstract examines the duties and