Ishita Jain, Government Law College (DAVV), Indore (MP) ABSTRACT Freedom of expression is the lifeline of any democratic polity, and the media is its prime instrument. In India, Article 19(1)(a) guarantees this freedom of speech and expression. The courts have interpreted it to imply thereby freedom of the press, the right to impart and diffuse information freedom to receive information and digital communication rights as well. Yet freedom of speech and expression is not abso

Ishmeet Kaur, BA LLB, Delhi Metropolitan Education, Affiliated with GGSIPU ABSTRACT India’s land titling framework remains unstable and fragmented, continuing to undermine investor confidence, real estate development and public welfare. Despite reforms such as the RERA Act 2016, core structural deficiencies like including unclear land titles, legal ambiguities, inconsistent state regulations, and overlapping administrative mandates persist. The systematic flaws generate discr

Saswata Chowdhury, Student, Xavier Law School, St Xavier’s University, Kolkata ABSTRACT Cinema acts as a powerful and controlling phenomenon in the vast dynamics of the Indian society. Censorship of Indian cinema often tends to oscillate between the provision of constitutional rights and the State’s duty to safeguard public morality, order, and decency. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression, but Article 19(2) of the same empow

Ms. Mabel Sebastian, B.A. LL.B., Government Law College, Mumbai ABSTRACT Today, corporate sustainability is increasingly marred by a friction between public claims and operational reality. Greenwashing, greenwishing, and greenhushing, although they are very different in nature, their impact is similar - environmental hazard is veiled. Regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions are making better benchmarks around evidence and accountability. Yet selective enforcement and incon

Sakshi Yadav, University of Allahabad ABSTRACT This article examines the evolving approach of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to AI-driven markets and its shifting focus from abstract AI ethics to concrete questions of market power. Using the CCI’s 2025 AI market study as its core reference point, it maps structural mismatch between upstream AI infrastructure and models and downstream deployment and applications. It also outlines six theories of harm enabled by algo

Syanne Clarey Dsouza, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law ABSTRACT India’s booming startup economy has created vast opportunities in sectors such as fintech, digital platforms and biotechnology. At the same time, it has increased the risk of “killer acquisitions", where dominant firms buy smaller, innovative startups primarily with the motive to remove potential future competition. In order to address gaps in its merger control regime, India introduces a new provision called as

Deepak Yadav, PhD Scholar, Sushant University Dr. Sachin Datt, Associate Professor, School of Design Dr. Himadri Shekhar Dey, Associate Professor, Department of Planning, Art & Research, School of Art & Architecture , Sushant University ABSTRACT The Review paper analyses the increasing rate of hate crimes against social and religious minority in India, and evaluates the social, political and institutional aspects that facilitate identity based violence. It discusses the role

Samra Noor, BA LLB, IILM University, Greater Noida Adv. Paras Yadav, Assistant Professor, IILM University, Greater Noida ABSTRACT Section 63 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita defines rape as an act that ‘a man is said to commit’, and the acts enumerated in the clauses within all define acts committed against women. In Naz Foundation v. Government of NCT of Delhi, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi made several elaborate references to instances of sexual assault endured by not just m

Arav Saxena, BBA LL.B. (Hons.), O.P. Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat ABSTRACT This paper examines the judicial and legislative shortcomings in existing Indian adoption laws, while discussing their evolution and historical impact. The paper is divided into 3 sections, highlighting 3 major problems. First, it evaluates judicial decisions in reconciling caste and adoption, particularly in interpreting Section 12 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintena

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