Achsah Mary JO, BCOM LLB, Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bengaluru ABSTRACT The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies produced profound societal changes. For instance, an AI technology can analyze vast amounts of data and a Machine Learning technology can make predictive analyses. Together, they open novel and highly productive opportunities in economically critical industries such as healthcare, finance, insurance, and educatio

Anjali Chauhan, Nirma University, Ahmedabad Introduction: Judicial independence is the soul of constitutional democracy. The judiciary can only protect the principle of rule of law if judges are not influenced by political pressure, discrimination or coercion. A truly independent bench is necessary to safeguards constitutional norms, fundamental rights and democratic ideals are protected. One of the main factors that determines judicial independence is the structure of judici

Rashneet Kaur, B.A. LL.B., Apex University, Jaipur ABSTRACT Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved globally from a voluntary moral practice into a structured component of modern corporate governance. Originating from Howard Bowen’s seminal work in the 1950s, CSR initially focused on the ethical obligations of businesses towards society. Over subsequent decades, scholarly contributions expanded its meaning—particularly during the 1960s and 1970s—emphasising corporat

Kripalinee Mohapatra & Loknath Prasad Sahoo, Birla Global University ABSTRACT This article examines the issues of guardianship and parental rights arising within same-sex partnerships - a problem that continues despite the attainment of marriage equality in many parts of the world. While it is undeniably true that legal recognition of same-sex marriage has altered both the social and legislative landscapes, significant obstacles remain for LGBTQ+ families, particularly with

Jyoti Rathi, Symbiosis Law School ABSTRACT This paper explores the liability of parent companies for environmental harm in India done by its subsidiaries making reference to the Vedanta Sterlite case. It highlights major gap in Indian law where the liability shifts solely on the subsidiaries where the parent companies escape the liabilities by making a reliance on the doctrine of Separate Legal Personality leaving people undercompensated. It shows how Indian courts narrowly a

Mr. Suryavir Gahlawat, Research Scholar, School of Law, Sushant University, Gurugram, India. Dr. Anjali Sehrawat, Associate Professor, School of Law, Sushant University, Gurugram, India. ORCID: 0000-0002-0739-25752* ABSTRACT: This study examines the multifaceted issue of money laundering, a financial crime encompassing corruption, tax evasion, and terrorist financing, which poses severe risks to global economic and financial stability. Employing a mixed-method approach, the r

Vera Kotian, Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (NMIMS) ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a futuristic concept to an everyday tool in legal practice, promising unparalleled efficiency in research, drafting, compliance, and litigation support. However, the accelerated integration of AI raises serious ethical concerns that existing professional frameworks in India are unprepared to address. This paper explores how AI- induced errors-hallucinations, fabricated ci

Ritesh Raj V K, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT Medical negligence lawsuits has arisen as a major source of concern in India's healthcare system, especially given the growing number of malpractice claims. Despite the legal framework provided by the Consumer Protection Act of 1986 and the Medical Council of India regulations, victims of medical malpractice continue to face significant hurdles in obtaining justice. This research investigates the various prob

Aryan Vats, B.A.LL.B. (Hons), National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi ABSTRACT In democracies, the process of appointing judges is always a struggle between the need for judicial independence and the necessity of democratic accountability. India's move to address this issue through the 99th Constitutional Amendment and the creation of the National Judicial Appointments Commission mark an important constitutional turning point. The Supreme Court 2015 decision

Ayushi Rawat, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University Dwijraj Singh Rajvee, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University ABSTRACT Intellectual property (“IP”) constitutes over 80% of global corporate value, yet India’s insolvency regime under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 continues to undervalue such assets, with errors often ranging between 40–60%. Insolvency proceedings such as Jet Airways, Videocon Industries, and Reliance Communicatio

Ridheema Bhandari, Symbiosis Law School, Noida ABSTRACT In the landmark case of Subhash Kumar v. State of Bihar AIR 1991 SC 42, the Supreme Court held that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to pollution-free air and water, a recognition that has shaped the foundation of environmental rights in India. However, the reality of Delhi’s bad air shows the gap between the institutional guarantees and the environment the citizens actually live in. This paper exami

Ankita Dash, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. ABSTRACT This paper examines the evolution of the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in India through a doctrinal study of constitutional law, significant legislation, and key decisions made by the Courts. The work begins by considering the decision reached by the High Court of Delhi in the case of Naz Foundation (2009) that was based on the doctrine of equality. Following that, it discusses the reversal of that opinion i

Madhukrishna N, The Tamilnadu Dr Ambedkar Law University - School of Excellence in Law ABSTRACT “Innocent until proven guilty- presumption of innocence” This statement ensures the strong foundation of the rights of an accused person all over the world. Every country’s constitution mandates that every person who is accused of certain allegation to be entitled with certain rights such as , right to be informed, bail, grounds of arrest, free legal aid, free trial, fair trial, me

Divyasri P, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University Bhavanya E K, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University ABSTRACT This paper explains in simple terms why the right to privacy is important in Indian family and marriage laws, especially after the Puttaswamy judgment. It shows how privacy keeps each person in a marriage safe and respected, especially in matters like adultery, domestic violence, and personal choices. It also explains why privacy is important for couples in mediation or co

Dwarak S, Srilakshmi V & Swaminathan S, VITSOL, Chennai ABSTRACT The increasing complexity of modern governance in India has led to a surge in administrative disputes between the citizen and government officials. These disputes often have no resolution in sight because traditional adjudicatory mechanism like courts, tribunals often suffer from procedural delays, rigidity, and limited citizen participation. This is where Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms such as – Arbi

Aritra Saha, BBA LLB, SOA National Institute of Law, Bhubaneswar, Odisha ABSTRACT The cyber world has brought the world as a global village in communication and trade but has also presented a major problem to legal systems in dealing with cyber crimes. The traditional jurisdictional principles that focus on a geographical area have difficulty dealing with borderless and anonymous cybercrime. It is against these developing cyber realities that the critical paper is based on th

Mr. Ravikesh Kumar Maurya, Ms. Pratibha Tiwari & Brij Bansh Nath Anchal ABSTRACT This study highlights the profound transformation that the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is bringing to India's labor market, embracing the complex challenges and opportunities that they present. While AI and automation impact significant productivity gains and create new specialized jobs, it also offers insight into the threat of widespread job displacement. These co

Srinivas M.K., PhD Scholar (Law), Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore Dr. Venkatesha, Former Assistant Librarian, University of Mysore2 ABSTRACT Plagiarism remains one of the most persistent threats to academic integrity across global higher education systems. This study examines the nature, causes, and consequences of plagiarism, highlighting how pressures to publish, limited writing skills, excessive dependence on online material, and inadequate awareness con

Anu Kumari, Bennett University Vaishnavee Goyal, Bennett University ABSTRACT The paper is a critical analysis of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requirements, presented in the Companies Act, 2013, and an assessment of its effects on corporate behaviour, the governance system and social development in India. The paper provides the background and the conceptualization of CSR, which forms the ground on which Section 135 and the CSR Rules came into force, which is why I

Riya Sharma, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur ABSTRACT This study explores the connection between cybersecurity and online privacy, emphasizing the growing risks to digital assets and personal information, the efficacy of current safeguards, and user awareness. This study intends to evaluate cybersecurity rules, examine user behaviour, and make practical suggestions to improve online safety using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. While communication and ac

Dileep Kumar Singh, Research Scholar, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, India ABSTRACT Community service sentencing represents a significant move towards reformative and restorative justice in modern criminal jurisprudence. It seeks to balance the objectives of punishment with the social reintegration of offenders. Despite its global recognition as an effective non-custodial sanction, India has only recently begun to formally incorporate community service within its crim

Siddhartha Srivastava, Indian Law Institute, Delhi ABSTRACT Wrongful Prosecution results in loss of liberty for the wrongfully accused person. It also leads to stigma and ostracization which does not wane away even after the accused person secures his acquittal. When one thinks of wrongful prosecution, the first picture which comes to mind is that of a person who has been wrongfully accused of crime like theft, robbery or even murder. However, wrongful prosecutions are not li

Roshnee Vangapalli & Nimma Sumeth Reddy, BBA LLB (Hons.), ICFAI Law School ABSTRACT The citizens’ primary expectation when electing a representative in a democratic system is that the representative would remain loyal to the political party under whose flag they contested. What happens if they do not? Anti–defection laws try to control the political pandemonium which occurs when elected representatives tend to switch allegiance and can bring changes to Governments. When India

Tanya Kathuria, LLM-CCL, Christ University, Bangalore (Central Campus) ABSTRACT Digital economy has changed markets the world over where business models are founded on data, networks, and innovation, rather than on the traditional revenue or asset growth. This transformation brought strong inconsistencies with the merger control in Competition Act, 2002, at the beginning of the time when traditional industries were considered where competition was evaluated by the market shar