Vaidehi Sharma, Student, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Vatsal Chaudhary, Assistant Professor, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University ABSTRACT In this article, it is discussed whether Ed-Tech platforms that undertake core pedagogical activities traditionally the prerogative of physical schools ought to be treated as an educational institution in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, in the context of constitutional and judicial

Shruti Vasani & Priyanka Vanvari, NMIMS’S Kirit P Mehta School of Law, Mumbai ABSTRACT This paper looks at the issue of legality for smart contracts which are based on blockchain technology within the Indian context. We look at how they are enforced under present contract, IT, and evidence laws and also see how India does or does not align with other foreign jurisdictions. We identify what the legal gaps are and put forth proposals for reform which will in turn provide certai

Dr. Anita R. Deshmukh, Assistant Professor, MSP Mandal’s Shri Shivaji Law College, Parbhani ABSTRACT Women's empowerment is more than a policy objective; it is a lived experience that transforms individuals, families, and societies. This research paper examines the concept of women's empowerment as a multidimensional process that involves granting women equal access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and political participation, while also dismantling systemic

Dewanshi Bhatt, Bennett University ABSTRACT In order to ensure that organizations and authorities in charge of environmental protection operate efficiently and maintain natural resources, environmental laws are essential. In India, the concept of environmental protection is not new; it has strong cultural and historical origins. Indian civilization has acknowledged the innate connection between humans and nature since the Vedic era. The necessity of living in balance with the

Stuti Sawarn, B.A.LL.B.(Hons.), S.S. Khanna Girls’ Degree College (A Constituent College of University of Allahabad) ABSTRACT The legal rights of grandparents in child custody and visitation cases in India are closely tied to the child’s best interests. These rights are shaped by cultural traditions and changing judicial interpretations. This research paper looks at the legal framework governing grandparents’ roles, mainly under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, the Hindu Mi

Anusha. M, BBA, LLB, Vinayaka Mission's Law School (VMLS) Dhandabani. V BCA, MS (cs), LLB, Vinayaka Mission's Law School (VMLS) ABSTRACT The rapid growth of digital platforms and artificial intelligence has significantly transformed global communication, commerce, and decision- making processes. However, the cross-border nature of these technologies has created complex legal challenges, particularly in relation to governance, accountability, and liability. This paper examines

Deepan Sunil R, Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT This paper looks at the tensions in Indian commercial law - the point where IP protection and competition regulation pull in opposite directions. The EU serves as a reference point, not because it has all the answers, but because it has been grappling with these questions for decades longer than India has. In India, these tensions carry real stakes. When the legal question is whether a pharmaceutical patent is being abused, the

Shubhi Singh, LL.M., National Law University, Odisha 1. Introduction Arbitration has become the preferred forum for resolving commercial disputes because it promises party autonomy, speed and confidentiality. Yet the rise of elaborate corporate structures and multi-party commercial transactions has tested a core assumption of arbitration law: that only the signatories to an arbitration clause are bound by it. In India, as across much of the globe, business transactions often

Dr. Ankana Bal, Amity Law School, Noida ABSTRACT Adoption in India has historically been governed by religious personal laws, resulting in an uneven legal framework where only certain communities, particularly Hindus, possessed a statutory right to adopt. For others, adoption was not legally recognised, and guardianship under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 functioned as the closest legal alternative. However, guardianship created only a temporary guardian–ward relationship

Himanshi, LLM (Criminal), SRM University, Delhi NCR Dr. Gurmeet Nehra, Assistant Professor, SRM University, Delhi NCR ABSTRACT As the world races towards a future dominated by technology and artificial intelligence, a critical challenges emerges to safeguarding the wisdom held within traditional systems. This paper, titled “ Evolving cyber offences and the role of state machinery in safeguarding digital borders: Legal frameworks, challenges, and solutions for a new era ,” del

Dipanshuk Ambastha, Government Law College, Mumbai India’s market is growing at a tremendous speed, from application based market places and digital payments to online advertising and e-commerce ecosystems, a group of large technological companies exercises control over how businesses reach consumers and how consumers access markets. Though the growth has shown innovation, has lowered cost of transactions and also expanded consumer access but to the other side it has also con

Priyanka Chandrakar, Research Scholar, Durga College, Raipur Dr. Ajay Kumar Chandrakar, HoD, Political Science Department, Durga College, Raipur ABSTRACT Citizen-centric governance has emerged as a key principle of modern democratic administration, emphasizing accountability, transparency and responsiveness in public service delivery. The enactment of the Chhattisgarh Lok Seva Guarantee Act, 2011 represents a significant institutional effort to transform public services from

Tejbeer Singh, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Ananya Jain, National Law Institute University, Bhopal The proposed section 59A and Chapter IVA in the IBC (Amendment bill), 2025 provides for a group insolvency framework under the Indian Insolvency regime. Clause (2) of Section 59A provides that the Central government is empowered to give guidelines for the group insolvency framework. Explanation (a) defines control in a broad manner, including the right to appoint ma

Purnshri Sharma & Harsh Chourasia, LLM, Department of Law, Vikram University, Ujjain (M.P.) ABSTRACT An essential component of a democratic and compassionate criminal justice system is the defense of prisoners’ rights. Prisoners in India frequently endure overcrowding, subpar housing conditions, inadequate medical care, and delays in the administration of justice, which disproportionately affect undertrial prisoners. Prisoners still have access to essential rights protected b

Ipsa Mittal, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Saesha Gehani, National Law Institute University, Bhopal Jiya Dixit, National Law Institute University, Bhopal ABSTRACT The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (hereinafter referred to as “CBAM”), established by Regulation (EU) 2023/956, imposes a carbon price on certain imports equivalent to the cost borne by European producers under the EU Emissions Trading System. Proponents characterise the measure as

Pooja Ajay Talim, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law, Mumbai Shruti Pandit, Assistant Professor of Law, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law ABSTRACT The evolution of modern branding has transformed trademarks from simple word and device marks into multi-sensory commercial identifiers, compelling legal systems to reconsider the scope of trademark protection. In India, the expansive definition of a “mark” under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 has opened the door to the recognition of non-

Adv. Nidhi Meshram, Yashwant Mahavidyalaya Higher Learning Research Centre, Wardha Prof. Dr. Shipra Singam, Yashwant Mahavidyalaya Higher Learning Research Centre, Wardha ABSTRACT Road traffic accidents are a major cause of death and injury in India, particularly involving juveniles in cases of rash and drunken driving. This research paper explores the legal framework surrounding juvenile offenders in fatal accidents under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children

Vedika Vyankatesh Kamalu, B.A.LL.B., Manikchand Pahade Law College, Chh. Sambhajinagar (MAH) ABSTRACT Securities regulation has long anchored itself to a comforting legal fiction: the 'reasonable investor.' Traditionally, courts and regulators envision a rational actor who meticulously weighs balance sheets and corporate disclosures before allocating capital. But does this hyper-rational consumer of information actually reflect the modern market? Today's capital markets are i

Vedika Vyankatesh Kamalu, B.A.LL.B., Manikchand Pahade Law College, Chh. Sambhajinagar (MAH) ABSTRACT As artificial intelligence chatbots increasingly serve as substitutes for human connection, they are creating a highly vulnerable class of consumers. Users regularly develop intense emotional attachments to these programs, surrendering deeply private information in the process. Tech developers currently justify the extraction of this psychological data through standard Terms

Ridhima Vermani, Law Student, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007 Ratnesh Srivastava, Asst. Prof., Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007 ABSTRACT Astrology remains one of India’s most culturally entrenched and commercially expanding professions, yet its legal status continues to raise complex constitutional and regulatory questions. This article examines the constitutional validity of astrology as a profession under Article

Manika Gupta, Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh ABSTRACT In contemporary times, India’s corporate legal landscape is witnessing a prominent shift from the traditional focus on “Shareholder Primacy” towards an “Enlightened Stakeholder” archetypal, where accountability extends to a broader range of interests. A key driver of this transmutation is the progressive evolution of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) norms. These norms a

Dharmesh, Department of Law, Maharshi Dayanand UniversityRohtak Prof. (Dr.) Sonu, Department of Law, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak ABSTRACT The Indian judiciary is currently navigating a transformative era where the chronic burden of over 50 million pending cases necessitates a shift from traditional litigation to technology-driven resolution frameworks. This research paper explores the critical evolution of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) through its integration

Akash Kumar, Jamia Hamdard Introduction Can an intact hymen negate rape in modern Indian law? This question lies at the heart of the Chhattisgarh High Court’s ruling in Vasudeo Gond v. State of Chhattisgarh , where a conviction for rape was reduced to attempt on the ground that penetration was not conclusively established. The decision foregrounds a critical medico-legal concern, whether reliance on visible anatomical indicators can justifiably outweigh cumulative forensic ev

Vineet Bidhuri, LL.M., Hidayatullah National Law University ABSTRACT The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has deeply impacted the lives of artists and creators. For instance, the creation of texts, images, music, and other works of art by artificial intelligence systems raises relevant and important legal questions regarding authorship and ownership in the context of existing copyright laws. This paper aims to study the changing dynamics between artificial intelligence