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The Right To Vote As A Right To Equality: Reinterpreting Suffrage Through A Disability Rights Lens
Jeyasutha G, Assistant Professor, Government Law College, Salem ABSTRACT The right to vote is traditionally understood as a political entitlement flowing from democratic citizenship. However, this formal conception often fails to address the structural exclusions faced by persons with disabilities, resulting in a gap between legal recognition and lived participation. This paper argues that the right to vote must be reinterpreted not merely as a political right but as a substa
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Mar 142 min read
The Green Dilemma: Can We Save The Climate Without Killing The Environment?
Bhairavi, LL.M., NLU Delhi ABSTRACT Are we stifling the very biodiversity we are trying to rescue in the fight against climate change? This article explores the legal conundrum of M.K. Ranjitsinh v. Union of India, where India's aspirations for solar energy are inextricably linked to the survival of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a critically endangered species. This paper asserts that a fundamental transition from binary conservationism to a nuanced balance of rights is dem
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Mar 141 min read
Critical Analysis Of Procedural Framework In Cyber Stalking And Victim Protection
Rajeev Kumar Singh, LL.M., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Law, Amity Law School | Amity University | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow CampusOrcid ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6751-280XGoogle Scholar ID: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3Uu5o_kAAAAJ&hl=en Academia ID: https://amity.academia.edu/RajeevSingh Mr. Harsh Jaiswal, LL.M. Student (Constitutional Law), Amity Law School | Amity University | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow Campus ABSTRACT The paper examines cyber stalking as
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Mar 141 min read
Labour Rights In The Informal Sector
Jasmine Jothi K, VIT School of Law ABSTRACT The informal sector is the backbone of India’s labour market, employing over 90% of the total workforce. Yet, there is still a lot left outside the protective ambit of formal labour legislation. Workers in this sector are mainly the domestic workers, street vendors, construction labourers, home based workers and the agricultural workers who endure unstable or uncertain working conditions, exploitative wages and a near total absence
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Mar 141 min read
Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: A Constitutional Critique
Sweta Meena, LL.M., Campus Law Centre, Delhi University Dr. Naresh Meena, Assistant Professor, School of Law, JECRC University, Jaipur ABSTRACT One of the largest modifications in this context is the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 that alters the manner in which the religious endowments (waqf properties) are administered in India. The primary goal behind this law is to introduce more transparency, accountability, and wastage of waqf property through digitization, frequent audit c
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Mar 142 min read
Freedom Of Speech And Expression In The Digital Age: Constitutional Challenges
Anurag Kumar, Amity University, Lucknow Dr. Juhi Saxena, Amity University, Lucknow ABSTRACT With the advent of time there has been transitional shift from the physical assemblies to digital sphere which has developed the relationship between the individual, the state, and communication forums. The aim of the paper is to make analysis of the constitutional challenges to freedom of speech and expression. Through this paper we have made a comparative analysis with the primary fo
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Mar 141 min read
Reservation Within Reservation: A Constitutional And Judicial Perspective On Sub-Classification In India
Dr. Ravinder Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab Atul Kumar Kharwar, Research Scholar, Department of Law, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab ABSTRACT India’s reservation system aims to promote social justice and redress historic exclusion by providing affirmative action to socially and educationally disadvantaged groups, as enshrined in Articles 15(4), 16(4), and 46 of the Constitution. The principle of affi
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Mar 142 min read
Reproductive Autonomy And Constitutional Justice: A Comparative Study Of Abortion Rights
Miss Debangana Gupta, B.A.LL.B. (Hons), LLM, Swami Vivekananda University ABSTRACT Abortion laws are among the most debated issues in constitutional and human rights discussions worldwide. Although more countries now view reproductive autonomy as integral to the rights to privacy, dignity, and bodily integrity, the legal approaches to abortion remain very different. This article examines the rights to abortion and access, focusing on the Indian context, and draws lessons from
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Mar 142 min read
The Politics Of Attention: Agenda-Setting And Democratic Accountability In Contemporary Democracies
Shweta Hooda, B. R. Ambedkar Law University, Rajasthan ABSTRACT In modern democracies, the power is not about who is there in the authority and making decisions, but also about deciding what the people pay attention to. Democratic systems depend upon the informed citizens, but in the contemporary environments, most information that people receive is filtered through media, social media, and other institutions. Indeed, it is incontrovertible that those who frame and control th
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The Future Of Work: The Role Of The Ilo In Regulating Artificial Intelligence In Labour Markets
S. Thrishika Sri, VIT School of Law, Chennai ABSTRACT The fast development of artificial intelligence is radically changing the employment environment and work processes throughout the world; every field, such as hiring and HR, productivity monitoring, and management decision-making, is becoming increasingly biased toward the use of artificial intelligence. On the one hand, these innovations appear to contribute to increased efficiency and economic development; however, on th
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Mar 142 min read
Legal Nature Of The High Seas: Is Freedom Of The Seas Absolute?
Rohini Garg, National Law Institute University ABSTRACT The principle of the freedom of the seas has long been regarded as a foundational doctrine of international maritime law. Originating from Hugo Grotius’ concept of Mare Liberum , the doctrine established that the high seas are beyond national sovereignty and remain open for use by all states. This principle later evolved into a recognized rule of customary international law and was formally codified in the United Nations
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Mar 141 min read
Institutional Independence And Democratic Accountability: Re-Examining The Constitutional Role Of The Election Commission Of India
Devansh Devliyal, National Law University Odisha ABSTRACT The credibility of the institutions that are in charge of conducting elections is a major factor that determines the legitimacy of democratic governance. Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutionally established body in India that works on the conduct of elections in India with its mandate provided in Article 324 of the Constitution and the responsibility of conducting free and fair elections. The ECI is oft
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Mar 142 min read
Women’s Rights Under Authoritarian Regimes: Afghanistan And Iran In International Law
Ksheiraj H., BBA LL.B. (Hons.), School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India ABSTRACT This paper analyses the interplay between state sovereignty and the safeguarding of women's rights within the context of international law, utilizing Afghanistan and Iran as case studies. Both countries show how their own laws, politics, and cultural or religious rules can keep women from being involved in public life, even though there are international human rights sta
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Regulating High-Frequency And Arbitrage Trading In India: SEBI's Actions Against Jane Street And The Evolution Of Market Integrity
Deepansh Sthapak, Christ University, Bangalore ABSTRACT High-frequency trading and sophisticated arbitrage strategies have left a deep mark on India's securities market. They have improved market depth and execution speed, but they have also exposed gaps in how the law handles market integrity, investor protection, and systemic risk. SEBI's interim action against the jane street group, which was accused of index manipulation and aggressive expiry-day strategies, represents
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Mar 132 min read
Judicial Independence And Accountability In India: A Comparative Constitutional Perspective
Lakshyta Singh, LL.M., Hidayatullah National Law University Garvita Singh, B.Com . LL.B., Institute of Law, Nirma University ABSTRACT Judicial independence and judicial accountability are two cornerstone principles of the legal system. These principles are often viewed as contradictory to each other. It is believed that something cannot be independent and accountable at the same time. This research paper suggests that independence of judiciary and judicial accountability are
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Mar 131 min read
Algorithmic Bias And Gender Discrimination In AI: The Need For Legal Accountability
Ashifa A Saheed, School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala ABSTRACT “With great power comes great responsibility.” Artificial intelligence is the power bank of the 21st Century. AI has made significant progress in simplifying complex human life. From Chatbots to AI agents, which make autonomous decisions based on preferences and inputs, AI has indeed made significant strides in all arenas of life. Even when AI has the brush in hand, h
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Mar 132 min read
India’s Preparedness For Cyberwarfare: A Legal And Institutional Analysis
K. Megha Narayana Reddy, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru ABSTRACT As geopolitical disputes increasingly unfold in the digital realm, India’s capacity to counter cyber warfare has become a critical national security issue. Rising state-linked cyberattacks targeting Indian infrastructure reveal the inadequacy of existing laws and institutions. This paper examines whether India’s fragmented and outdated cyber legal framework can address militarised cyber operations b
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Mar 131 min read
The Transformation Of Corporate Social Responsibility In India: From Philanthropy To Legal Mandate
Khushboo Singh, Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University, Noida ABSTRACT What once began as a goodwill gesture now carries weight beyond charity. Business responsibility toward society used to stem from moral choice and not by rules. companies supported social welfare causes largely out of moral conviction rather than legal obligation by making contributions to schools, hospitals, and community welfare projects were often motivated by a belief that successf
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Mar 132 min read
Legal And Ethical Implications Of Artificial Intelligence In Clinical Decision-Making
Rohan Abraham Daniel, School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University) ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the landscape of modern healthcare, most profoundly in the area of clinical decision-making. From diagnostic imaging using deep learning technology to natural language processing tools that query electronic health records, AI systems are now actively participating in the field of healthcare, including the detection of diseases, recommendation of trea
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Mar 131 min read
A Study On Police Brutality And Custodial Death In India
Santhiya S, B.C.A LL.B. (Hons.), School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai Dr. M. D. Chinnu, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics, School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai ABSTRACT Custodial death is one of the worst crimes in a civilized society. The main objective of establishing police force in a country is prevention of crime. But Police in India usually adopt practices of torture for the la
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Mar 131 min read
Language And Law: Issues And Challenges Of Tribal Languages Of Assam With Special Reference To Tai Ahom Language
Sahinur Islam (Advocate at Murshidabad Civil & Criminal Court, West Bengal) (LLM in Human Rights Laws). Swati Deka (LLM in Human Rights Laws). ABSTRACT North East, being a “linguistic mosaic” with a variety of over different 400 languages being spoken in the region, Assam is abode to a multilingual and multi-ethnic population. The Assamese language is widely utilized in Assam as both the official “state” language and a “means of communication”. Additionally, “Assamese” serves
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Gandhian Principles And The ADR Mechanism
Aditya Kumar Singh, Christ (deemed to be) University ABSTRACT Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR as it is also called has been a real buzzword in correcting the drawbacks that arise in our traditional court procedures or rather where justice has gotten stuck in the traffic or is expensive or just too rigid. The whole atmosphere of the ADR in India is almost in conformity with the gandhian thinking- think non-violence, truth, moral pull, and preservation of the vein of the
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Mar 132 min read
Legal Accountability For Animal Cruelty In Entertainment: A Comparative Study Of Laws
Poornalakshmi S. Bhat, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore ABSTRACT This paper provides a comparative analysis of the manner in which cruelty on animals in the entertainment sector is handled in India, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (US), and how the alignment of the national frameworks with international animal welfare standards. The study examines the laws that govern the use of animals in entertainment across each jurisdiction, including
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Mar 132 min read
Ensuring Workplace Safety And Equality: Legal Compliance And Cultural Transformation Under The Posh Act, 2013 And BNS 2023
Ditipriya Hazra, Sister Nivedita University ABSTRACT Workplace sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination that strikes at a woman’s fundamental rights to equality and to live with dignity, protected under the Constitution of India. It not only makes the workplace unsafe and oppressive, but also holds women back from reaching their full potential in today’s competitive world. Beyond harming their work performance, it can slow their social and economic progress, while
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Mar 131 min read
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