Moazzam Daksh Hada, Seedling School of Law and Governance, Jaipur National University ABSTRACT The convergence of Meta’s discontinuation of end-to-end encryption for Instagram Direct Messages in May 2026 and India’s escalating demand for “first originator” traceability under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as amended in 2026, has precipitated a constitutional crisis at the intersection of digital privacy and stat

Arman Ali, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi ABSTRACT One of the worst violations of children’s rights that the Indian legislature has had to deal with is that of the commercial exploitation of children. Unfortunately, the Indian legislation has been incapable of dealing with such an abuse of rights due to its inherent deficiencies like lack of a proper statutory regime, ineffective enforcement, and lack of coherence. Instead of using a single legislative sc

Shalini Saxena, PhD Scholar at Sushant University, Gurgaon Dr. Divya Sharma, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Sushant University Dr Treena, Assistant Professor, School of Law, G.D Goenka University ABSTRACT The concept of insider trading is based on white-collar crime which was initially based on access to privileged and precise information and positions of trust within various companies and organisations. The rapid spread of digital invention in Fintech industry in India

Muthamizh Thilagam P, BSAIST, Crescent School of Law ABSTRACT The Utilization of ocean in a renewable manner is grabbing global attention towards future prospects. The institution established for this purpose must assess the impact over the use of such resources and predict all the risk exposure to stop the marine ecosystem from deteriorating. In today’s world, pollution of marine biodiversity is of a great concern. These pollutants can cause serious side effects upon wildlif

Muthamizh Thilagam. P, BSAIST Crescent School of Law ABSTRACT Addressing juvenile crime is crucial for ensuring a better future for the children involved in criminal activities as well as for the society at large. “Prevention and intervention programs play a key role in guiding young individuals away from criminal activities. It is also essential to address underlying issues such as family dynamics, socio-economic factors, and mental health to create a supportive environment

Alok Pratap Singh & Shivam Singh, Law Centre-II, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi ABSTRACT Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, became a legal duty for large Indian companies in April 2014, when Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 came into force. The idea was simple: companies above a certain size must spend at least two percent of their average profit on social causes such as education, health and rural development, and must report what they spent. This paper look

Dr. Prakhar Puranik, Assistant Professor, School of Law & Public Policy, Avantika University Ms. Kasturi Pathak, BBA LLB (Hons.), School of Law & Public Policy, Avantika University ABSTRACT Contemporary Indian jurisprudence reveals a profound gender asymmetry in protective legislation with laws overwhelmingly favoring women in domestic violence, sexual harassment and matrimonial disputes while denying men equivalent legal recourse. This disparity not only establishes institut

Sandus Khursheed, LL.M. Scholar (Criminology), School of Law, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar ABSTRACT The complex dynamics of drug trafficking in India through an international lens, analysing how its unique geographical positioning makes it highly vulnerable to transnational organized crime. Situated directly between two of the world’s most notorious illicit opium producing hubs the Golden Crescent (Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan) to the west and the Golden Trian

Mrunalini Khemchand Sonkusare, LLB (Hons), OP Jindal Global Law School Introduction In an era characterized by the swift advancements in artificial intelligence, this paper delves into the suitability of current Indian law in safeguarding personality rights. Its main research issue is whether the current Indian legislation adequately protects the individual personality right from AI generated misuse of identity and if not then what legislative changes are needed in the curren

Smriti Nikam & Satyam Kumar, University of Mumbai Law Academy ABSTRACT The rapid emergence of legal influencers and short-form digital media has fundamentally transformed the manner in which advocates engage with the public, challenging the traditional ethical boundaries governing the legal profession in India. Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules, 1975, prohibits advocates from advertising or soliciting professional work, yet its application to algorithm-driven digital

Anika Singh, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University ABSTRACT The right to vote constitutes the foundation for a representative democracy which by Abraham Lincoln has been famously stated as a “government of the people, by the people, for the people” and acts a means through which citizens participate in the electoral processes and engage in the process of choosing their leaders. In India, while Universal Adult Suffrage is constitutionally recognised under Ar

Ms. Shamayeeta Dey, LLM (Human Rights), AIALS, Amity University, Noida. Uttar Pradesh. ABSTRACT India litigates its smoke selectively. Firecrackers are dragged before the Supreme Court every autumn, weighed, restricted, and rationed by decibel and hour. The funeral pyre, a source of comparable, and by some measures greater, particulate emission has never once been asked to answer for itself. This essay begins from that asymmetry and treats it not as coincidence but as diagnos

Shivani Karnawat, Sangam University, Bhilwara Dr. Vishnupriya Dadhich, Sangam University, Bhilwara ABSTRACT The rapid growth of digital technologies has transformed the way governments and private organisations deliver services, making digital identity an essential part of modern society. In India, the Aadhaar system has become the foundation of digital identity by providing a unique identification number linked to an individual’s demographic and biometric information. At the

Riyansh Manish Makan, B.A.L.L.B (Hons), NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law ABSTRACT With the globalization of trade, the carriage of goods has become a complex legal undertaking that often results in disputes over damaged or short delivered cargo, as well as conflicts over jurisdiction and carrier liability. In the absence of a uniform legal regime. Carriage of goods poses considerable legal uncertainty. The disputes require a mechanism for dispute resolution that is not only

Kapil Jain, Bhagwant University, Ajmer Dr. Antima Baldwa, Bhagwant University, Ajmer ABSTRACT The rapid growth of social media has changed the way politics is communicated and understood in India. Social media influencers have become important sources of political information, especially for young people who spend a significant amount of time on digital platforms. This article examines the impact of social media influencers on Indian politics and future elections by exploring

Lovely Upadhyay, Banasthali Vidyapith Introduction The arbitrability of Intellectual property (IP) dispute presents a consistent doctrinal problem in the arena of Arbitration jurisprudence as traditionally IP disputes are considered as right in rem hence not considered a proper subject of Arbitration but in a globalized and innovation driven society rights are increasingly been commercialized through licensing, franchising etc. In fact the global IP legal services market is e

N. Ajith Chakravarthy, Assistant Professor of Law, Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai ABSTRACT The doctrine of jus cogens occupies a central position in contemporary international law by establishing a category of peremptory norms from which no derogation is permitted. These norms reflect the fundamental values shared by the international community and prevail over conflicting treaty provisions, customary international law, and domestic legislation. They serve as the legal

Chandrima Mondal, BA LLB, UILS, Chandigarh University. ABSTRACT This article investigates the complex interaction between women’s freedom of expression in India and the policing of social media. Digital platforms have created opportunities for women to gain visibility, communicate with others, and participate in public discourse, but they have also made women vulnerable to a myriad of online threats, including harassment, stalking, and violence. Policing of social media has d

Amit Kumar Rai, LL.M., LL.B. (Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi) ABSTRACT In modern competition law the doctrine of dominant position serves as a touchstone as its primary concern is to guard against abuse of market power by companies exercising dominant position, which would lead to the restriction of competition or have detrimental effects on consumer interests. The Competition Act, 2002 in fact addresses not only the exercise of a dominant position per se but also foc

Prachi Tiwari, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, School of Law, Navi Mumbai ABSTRACT Promoters of listed companies frequently raise financing by pledging their shares as collateral with banks and other lenders. While this is a legitimate financing tool, it carries significant risk for minority shareholders: if a promoter defaults, the lender can invoke the pledge and sell the shares in the open market, triggering price volatility, loss of prom