Saee Deepak Rote, D.E.S. Navalmal Firodia Law College (DES Law) ABSTRACT The topic of menstruation has not been a focus in discussions about the constitution. Instead, it has been considered a personal issue and a matter of inconvenience to be handled privately. The effects of this silence can be seen in the lives of girls and women, whose access to education, work and equal participation in public life has been restricted due to menstrual poverty and lack of menstrual hygien

Saryu Nahar, SVKM's Pravin Gandhi College of Law ABSTRACT Gender Equality & Women’s rights which today is a buzzword, is a global issue. Women’s representation in politics has been a persistent challenge that reflects the deeply inherited socio-cultural norms & structural barriers. This research paper delves to talk about the same buzzword with reference to the involvement of women in politics of two distinct democracies one of which is the largest but still developing, democ

Arshiya Khan, LLB, Agnel School of Law, University of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai ABSTRACT Urban crime poses a persistent challenge to governance and public safety in metropolitan cities, particularly in rapidly urbanising capitals such as Delhi. Despite the existence of an extensive criminal law framework and multiple institutional reforms, Delhi continues to record high incidences of crimes against women, property offences, cybercrimes, and juvenile delinquency. This paper examines

Aishwarya Vucha, Advocate, Telangana High Court, ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad (Gold Medalist and Alumna) ABSTRACT The adversarial criminal justice system is predicated on the sanctity of oral testimony, yet in the Indian context, this foundation has been systematically eroded by a pervasive culture of witness intimidation, leading to a crisis of "hostile witnesses" and plummeting conviction rates in heinous crimes. This research report provides an exhaustive, critical examinat

Dhruv B Raju, Faculty of Law, PES University ABSTRACT The advent of online nikah platforms has introduced the practice of issuing Mahr agreements through smart contracts, prompting the question: Are smart contracts enforceable in UAE and Malaysian courts? This study offers a comparative analysis of relevant case law on the validity and enforceability of smart contracts in online Nikah platforms, focusing on Dubai and Malaysia's jurisprudence. The analysis identifies significa

Dr. Mousumi Kalita, Assistant Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, ICFAI University, Tripura ABSTRACT The legal environment around space activities is changing due to the quick development of satellite technology and the rise of space tourism. Space operations, which were formerly controlled by state-centric frameworks under international space law, are now more and more influenced by commercial innovation, private actors, and citizen involvement. This article explores the relat

Yuvashri. S.K., B.A., LL.M., Legal Practitioner (Ranipet District), Tamilnadu, India. ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal force for innovation, fundamentally questioning the foundational principles of patent law that rely on human inventorship. As AI systems increasingly create inventions with little to no human involvement, current patent structures encounter considerable legal and conceptual challenges. This article provides a critical analysis of the

Reecha, PhD, Research Scholar, MDU, Rohtak Prof. Dr. Jitendra Singh Dull, Professor, MDU, Rohtak ABSTRACT The legal landscape for the protection of senior citizens in India is undergoing a transformative shift, transitioning from a basic welfare-based approach to a comprehensive, rights-based framework centred on "dignity." This paper examines the multi-sectoral reforms aimed at addressing the socio-economic and medical vulnerabilities of India’s aging population. Central to

Ananta Proshad Chakraborty, LL.B., ICCR Postgraduate Scholar, School of International Relations and Peace Studies, Nalanda University ABSTRACT: The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization has been non- functional since 2019, primarily due to the ongoing veto of the United States on the appointment of the adjudicators for this Body. Consequently, some of the WTO members proposed the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) under the Dispute Settlement U

Aditya Sharma What is the University Grants Commission? 1]. It originated from 1944 recommendation (Sargent Report) (Central advisory body of education at that time). 2]. In 1945 initial UGC was formed for Aligarh, Banaras and central Delhi universities. 3]. It was formally inaugurated on 28 December 1953 and became a statutory body in 1956 through a parliamentary act. The act was named the UGC Act 1956. Anti-discrimination rules by UGC; 1]. The UGC introduced Anti-ragging ru

Diya Khanna, Symbiosis Law School, Noida ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings transformational power that modifies economic landscapes while modifying social attributes as well as legal approaches across the globe. The rapid spread of artificial intelligence throughout various business sectors such as healthcare, finance and education along with law enforcement ensures historic levels of efficiency with economic expansion results. AI's higher level of independence and

Priyamvada Shukla, Research Scholar, Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow ABSTRACT This research paper overlook on the jurisprudential trajectory of rights of child across India, tracing its difficult from present digital world . The study seeks to explore and assess the historical evolution, current state, and continuing obstacles in the realization of child rights in India, particularly emphasis on health, survival, development, protection against exploitation, adoption, a

Ms. Priya Yadav, Ph.D., Research Scholar at School of Law, Sushant University, Gurugram. Dr. Anjali Sehrawat, Associate Professor, School of Law, Sushant University, Gurugram. Dr. Deepak Miglani, Associate Professor, School of Law, Sushant University, Gurugram. ABSTRACT By emphasizing creditor-driven decision-making, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) represents a revolutionary change in India’s insolvency structure. The idea of the Committee of Creditors’ (CoC) “

Niyati Priyadarshini, KIIT School of Law, KIIT Deemed to be University ABSTRACT Indian insolvency law assumes that control over assets can be transferred through legal authority and institutional intermediaries. The presence of crypto assets creates problems for this assumption. The Indian legal system establishes recognition of digital assets for taxation and enforcement purposes yet insolvency law lacks a framework which enables legal recognition to be transformed into actu

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