Priyanshu Bisht, B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun ABSTRACT This paper conducts a doctrinal and comparative analysis of the 'legal vacuum' in Indian law concerning the regulation of generative artificial intelligence and deepfake technology. It argues that existing statutory frameworks, primarily the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (and its successor, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) and the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, are conceptually inadequate t

Shaurya Kapoor, The Shri Ram School, Aravali, Haryana, India ABSTRACT The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed creative processes within the entertainment industry, enabling new forms of content production. However, existing intellectual property (IP) frameworks largely fail to address the complexities arising from AI- generated works, particularly regarding authorship and ownership. Most jurisdictions require a natural person to be nam

Anushka Sharma, LLM (IP), Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT Judicial review is the power of the judiciary to check the constitutional validity of the laws made by parliament and executive bodies of government and protect the constitution. This doctrine was originally developed by the US supreme court. Indian constitutional makers borrowed the doctrine of judicial review from the constitution of the United States of America. Although no express provision was there in the Americ

Avika Vats, IILM University Paras Yadav, IILM University ABSTRACT One concerning relic of patriarchal law is the Marital Rape Exception found in Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The clause undermines married women's fundamental dignity by treating marital status as a shield against accountability and absolving a husband of criminal responsibility for engaging in non-consensual sexual relations with his spouse. This paper argues that the exception is incompatible wit

Nirupama R.L., LL.M., Kerala Law Academy, Trivandrum   ABSTRACT Space debris has emerged as the most significant hazard to human operations in outer space today, endangering not only spacecraft systems but also the lives of astronauts aboard missions. This growing cloud of orbital waste includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from accidental or deliberate collisions. This study examines the sources of space debris, the risks it poses to active space mi

Raahul T R, Presidency University ABSTRACT The Gaza conflict is one of the longest-standing and intricate human conflicts of the modern period. It speaks volumes not only to the geopolitical tension of a land torn apart but also to the moral crisis of the world standing by and watching violence recur without resolution. This paper navigates through three interrelated dimensions of the conflict. the legal, humanitarian, and moral to understand how contending narratives and pro

Bhumika Gupta, Gitarattan International Business School, GGSIPU ABSTRACT The debate over sex work in India lies at the intersection of morality, human rights, and constitutional liberty. While the Indian Constitution guarantees equality, dignity, and personal autonomy under Articles 14, 19, and 21, the legal framework governing sex work- primarily the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (ITPA) continues to criminalize aspects of the profession, leading to systemic abuse, p

Parwati Prajapati, Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Indore ABSTRACT The doctrine of rarest of rare is developed to limit the discretionary authority of the judiciary to impose the death penalty, as well as to ensure that the death penalty is granted in extraordinary conditions. Before the development of this doctrine, several death sentences had been passed in a scenario where other forms of punishment might have been more suitable to the purpose of serving just

Harini Krishnan, LLM, Christ University ABSTRACT Digitalisation has resulted in transition from brick-and mortar stores to e- commerce. It is convenient to purchase and sell varied products and services through e-commerce entities with the help of internet, mobile applications and digital networks. In India, the Information Technology Act, 2000, Consumer Protection laws are the primary legislations that govern e- commerce. While Information Technology Act, 2000 consists of pr

Sathesh Sankar J, Alliance University ABSTRACT The rock of the Ombudsman is that has become a key tool towards monitoring accountability and transparency in the performance of the administration in democratic societies. This analytical paper will look into how the Ombudsman as an institution of watchdog has evolved since its emergence in Scandinavia until today that it has become a global phenomenon. This research, through doctrinal studies and comparative analysis of differe

Mrudubhashini Uma Sriram, B.Com ; LL.B. (Hons.), School of Law, SASTRA Deemed University, Tamil Nadu ABSTRACT Clean technology is a key element of India’s ambitious climate policy, which resolves to achieve 500GW of non-fossil capacity by the year 2030 and net- zero emissions by 2070. It is not for the lack of improvements that problems persist in capacity expansions; including storage shortages, grid instability, and $160 billion shortfall in investments. In this aspect, int

Tushar Soni, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla Introduction On 14-15 November, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has officially notified the Digital Protection Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, making the DPDP Act 2023 , more authoritative. This move will offer the Indian users high-level privacy promises which will eventually be practical to them also. What’s special in this move is that the Indian Government didn’t rush in imple

Shivansh Singh, Presidency University, Bangalore Abdul Hannaan Siddiqui, Presidency University, Bangalore Suhail Ahmad, Presidency University, Bangalore ABSTRACT Allowances and deductions are used by tax systems around the world not just to manipulate income but also as social policy tools to alleviate households' and individuals' financial hardships. The Children Education subsidy is one such subsidy in India that was put in place to help parents pay for their child's educat

Ankit Kumar & Bijendra Shandilya, B.B.A. LL.B., Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak ABSTRACT Digital lending has grown very fast in India because of the rise of smartphones and new financial technology. But this rapid growth has also created serious problems related to privacy and the safety of borrowers. Many fake or unfair loan apps started misusing people’s personal data. They collected too much information and even harassed borrowers when they could not repay loans. Th

Geeta Devi & Ojashvi Verma, City Academy Law College, Pure Bhicchuk, PO Karanaipur, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh ABSTRACT Today many of our daily tasks rely on digital media, which has made our lives public and created opportunities for anonymous crimes. In India, every citizen has the right to Freedom of Speech and Expression under Article 19(1)(a). However, this right is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) and at the same time person‟s Right to Dignity and Safet

Manasa S, VIT School of Law ABSTRACT This paper examines how the Protection of plant varieties and farmers rights Act (2001) in India is not working in tandem with what actually occurs on the ground regarding the farmers. It demonstrates that, despite what the Act claims to be progressive, the majority of Indian farmers are unable to implement it due to complex processes, poor institutions and, in general, lack of awareness. Although the law has allowed farmers adopt varietie

Suchitra Chaudhary, PhD Scholar, NIILM University, Haryana ABSTRACT Legal literacy is essential for empowering children involved with the law and those in need of care and protection to effectively access justice. In India, the Juvenile Justice system is intended to be child-focused, rehabilitative, and grounded in constitutional principles of equality and dignity. Despite these intentions, a notable gap persists between the rights provided under the Juvenile Justice (Care an

Abhinav Singh, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus ABSTRACT The phenomenon of mob lynching in India and United States present a grave challenge to rule of law and constitutional governance. The study examines historical context, the social causes, and the statutory framework that govern such unlawful killings. The Indian Penal Code of 1860 give Section 302 for murder and Section 147 for rioting together with Section 149 on unlawful assembly to deal with mob offenc

Janani Gopinath & Pavithra Ramkumar, VITSOL, VIT, Chennai ABSTRACT CRISPR- Cas9 has emerged as a transformative gene-editing technology with applications across agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology. ITs rapid development has triggered unprecedented intellectual property (IP) disputes, most notably the high-profile patent battle between the University of California, Berkeley and the Broad Institute, which has led to a fragmented global IP landscape. This article examines t

Abhinav Singh, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus ABSTRACT The issue of euthanasia in India stands at the intersection of law, ethics and medicine. The case of Aruna Shanbaug in 2011 was treated as a landmark where Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia in situatn of patients kept in permanent vegetative state. The judgment of 2018 in Common Cause v. Union of India further recognizes advance directive or living will and give binding effect to the right of a pat

Monisha P., B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), School of Law, SASTRA Deemed University, Tamil Nadu ABSTRACT: Ambush marketing has become a recurring concern in India’s sports and entertainment industries, especially where high-value sponsorship for cricket and other mega-events are involved, Although sponsorships are central to event financing, Indian law continues to rely on the Trade Marks Act, 1999 particularly sections 29,30 and 135 alongside the common law tort of passing off to regula

Ms. Annie Wilson, Research Scholar, School of Law, Hindustan University, Chennai. Prof. Dr. V.R Dinkar, Dean, School of Law, Hindustan University, Chennai. ABSTRACT This article explores the intersection of drone operations and cybersecurity in India's regulatory regime. Although the Drone Rules, 2021 are a landmark in liberalizing unmanned aircraft systems, they leave considerable lacunae in the governance of cybersecurity. These gaps undermine data protection, national secu

Afshan Ahmad, LL.M., Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur ABSTRACT The expansion of social media platforms (SMPs) in India has intensified the dissemination of online hate speech, leading to complex legal and regulatory challenges. While India has statutory frameworks, judicial precedents, expert committee findings, and reports from the Law Commission, notable gaps persist. This paper delves into complexities surrounding online hate speech, examining the fine balance

Tahia Srichandan, National Law University Odisha Introduction Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes are two categories of central welfare programs, that are government-operated programs designed to help people who lack the ability to sustain themselves financially and through other means. They are schemes that are executed by state governments under the direction of the central government with a certain shareholding. As the federal government has greater reso