Aarushi Chauhan, Symbiosis Law School, Pune ABSTRACT However, the introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 signifies a paradigm shift in the criminal procedure of India by making forensic investigation a statutory obligation instead of leaving it as the discretion of the investigating police force, particularly section 176(3) of the act, which mandates forensic examination of offenders who are liable for offences attracting seven years or more of im

Sufiyan Abbasi, Aryan Uchadia & Chirayu Sharma, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune ABSTRACT A representative democracy is built on the integrity of election records. Only until electoral records fairly represent the eligible voting population can India's constitutional provision of adult suffrage under Article 326 have any significance. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a thorough verification process designed to remove duplicate, deceased, shifted, or otherwise i

Aisha Tanvir, United University (LLM in Criminal and Forensic Law) ABSTRACT The exponential growth of the digital economy has transformed personal data into a valuable corporate asset, making organizations increasingly vulnerable to data breaches that threaten individual privacy, financial security, and public trust. In India, the recognition of privacy as a fundamental right in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India prompted the enactment of the Digital Personal D

Arohi Sanyal, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom ABSTRACT The Convention on The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) was introduced in the United Nations General Assembly on 18th December 1979 and became an international treaty on 3rd September,1981. India is also a signatory to the treaty which seeks to provide fundamental human rights and dignity to all women and expects all signatories to frame laws which ensure developmen

Vijay Laxmi Mishra, Mody University of Science and Technology, Laxmangarh, Sikar, Rajasthan ABSTRACT The case for the criminalization of instant triple talaq by the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 is one of the most contentious legal reforms in modern India. Although the objective of this legislation is to prevent arbitrary divorce of Muslim women in the interest of gender justice It has also triggered heated debates amongst criminologists, constitut

A. Karunakaran, LL.M., Govt. Law College, Thrissur, Kerala ABSTRACT Forensic science has emerged as an indispensable component of the modern criminal justice system by integrating scientific methods into criminal investigation and adjudication. It has transformed the investigative process from one predominantly dependent on confessions and eyewitness testimony to one founded on objective, reliable, and scientifically verifiable evidence. This paper examines the evolving role

Dr. Nandita Adhikari, Chotanagpur Law College ABSTRACT Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") has evolved from a voluntary, philanthropic exercise into a codified legal obligation, while Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") compliance has emerged as the dominant vocabulary through which capital markets and regulators assess corporate accountability. This paper undertakes a doctrinal and comparative analysis of the legal architecture governing CSR and ESG in India, th

Dr. Yazhini Kuppusamy, Saveetha School of Law ABSTRACT Psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and drug overdose have become are very common in India in the recent years. The impact of these conditions on individuals, families, and society is substantial, resulting in a very poor quality of life, impaired with dysfunction, and considerable economic and societal struggles. Number of social and cultural variables, including

Ms. Srishti Sori, Assistant Professor, School of Legal Studies, Jigyasa University (Formerly Himgiri Zee University), Dehradun Ms. Aishwarya Agarwal, Assistant Professor, School of Law, IMS Unison University, Dehradun ABSTRACT Civil Services constitute the backbone of Indian Administrative System. It is therefore, necessary that India’s administrative system must ensure efficiency, transparency and protection from arbitrary action of the executive. The comprehensive regulator

Guruprasad C V, Assistant Professor of Law, Saraswathi Law College, Chitradurga ABSTRACT Women's empowerment is an essential component of constitutional democracy, sustainable development, and social justice. It encompasses the process of enhancing women's political, economic, social, educational, and legal status, enabling them to exercise equal rights and participate fully in all spheres of life. The Constitution of India guarantees equality before the law and prohibits dis

K. Sirisha, Assistant Professor, Dr. MGR Educational & Research Institute, Chennai ABSTRACT: The goal of gender justice, a crucial facet of social justice, guarantees men, women, and people of different gender identities, the same rights, opportunities, and dignity. The promise of equality enshrined in Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Indian Constitution has served as a solid basis for the advancement of gender justice. But its realization has frequently been hampered by biases

Dinshi Joshi, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), School of Law, DAVV, Indore (M.P.) ABSTRACT The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes expanding the Lok Sabha from 543 to 850 seats, reigniting debates over federal balance and equitable representation in India. While much of the public discourse has focused on the political fallout of this expansion, this paper examines its constitutional validity and federalism implications through the lens of Articles 81, 82, and the doctrine

Utkarsh Suman, O.P. Jindal Global University Can a constitutional function be performed correctly and yet not performed at all? which is to say can the sovereign power of the adjudication be delegated to someone else? Indian law, in all possible manner, has answered yes. Our country follows common law system. The architecture of the system assumes that rendering justice is naturally a human endeavor. A minister or a judge deciding on a dispute without personally hearing it ma

Khyati Chandan, JIMS Greater Noida, Affiliated To GGSIPU ABSTRACT: In these contemporary years, there has been a growing trend towards the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to assist the development of procedures related to judicial management and make the same more systematic, expeditious and comprehensive. Alas, such expanding use of AI- aided instruments in the judicial governance, results in many constitutional disputes because of the deficiency of an intelligible reas

Sriharsha Manchala, KLEF College of Law, KLEF (Deemed to Be) University, Andhra Pradesh INTRODUCTION Surrogacy, a practice where a woman carries and delivers a child on behalf of another individual or couple, has become a significant reproductive option for those facing infertility, medical conditions, or various personal circumstances. As a global phenomenon, surrogacy raises complex legal, ethical and societal issues that are often influenced by cultural, religious and econ

Inaan Prashere, Punjabi University, Patiala Emal Biju Pappachan, Punjabi University, Patiala 1. ABSTRACT This report analyses the tension between India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and the data requirements of generative AI systems. While the DPDP Act requires personal data to be processed only with free, informed, specific, and purpose-bound consent, generative AI models rely on large, diverse datasets and continuous training, often making complian

Tanya Dhir, Assistant Professor of Law, SHEDS College of Law, Solan, Affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India ABSTRACT The gig economy in India has rapidly expanded and transformed the nature of the labour markets in a fundamental way through new work models on platforms and technologies, algorithmic management, and rating systems driven by customer preferences and feedback. These platforms provide new forms of work flexibility but also (re)i

Md Asfak Hossain, Jogesh Chandra Chaudhari Law College affiliated to University of Calcutta ABSTRACT The Rise of Mobile-Based Gig Apps in India, People think that mobile-based gig apps are a thing for women in India because they can help women make more money. The idea is that women can work when they want and it is easy to get started. This study says that is not true. These apps are a way for companies to get out of taking care of their workers. The people who work for thes

Nasima Aktara Choudhury, Assam University, Silchar ABSTRACT Child protection remains a significant concern in India despite the existence of an extensive constitutional and statutory framework aimed at safeguarding children's rights. Vulnerable children continue to face multiple forms of exploitation, including child labour, trafficking, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, child marriage, and denial of access to education and healthcare. This article examines the

Padma Iyer, Government Law College, Mumbai ABSTRACT The Collingridge Dilemma is a term used for the erratic behaviour posed by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”). A newly launched AI tool is generally difficult to control at the start due to the unpredictability of its consequences, but when such impacts come to light, it proves to be harder to mitigate. The reason for this - as elaborated below - is the laissez-faire approach adopted by: first, the developers right after the lau