Nithya Pavai NK, Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India I. ABSTRACT The advent of Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) represents one of the most significant challenges to the existing framework of international humanitarian law (IHL). By delegating lethal decision-making to algorithms, AWS disrupt the moral and legal assumptions underpinning the laws of war. This paper examines the legality and legitimacy of AWS through two foundational schools of jurisprud

Adarsh Ray, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi ABSTRACT The pervasiveness of artificial intelligence and algorithmic pricing mechanisms on digital markets has posed new challenges for existing competition law paradigms. This article addresses the phenomenon of algorithmic collusion and dynamic pricing as new types of "digital profiteering", a term that goes beyond traditional descriptive phrases such as price manipulation to cover technology-enabled anti

Ms. Kalpana Devi, Assistant Professor, Chandigarh Law College, Punjabi University, Patiala. ABSTRACT This study critically examines the interplay between the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, and the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994, highlighting the complex tension between women’s reproductive autonomy and the state’s mandate to prevent sex-selective practices in India. While the MTP Act seeks to safeguard women’s health a

Shruthi Keerthana Alampally, School of Law, Mahindra University Goteti Kumari Saigayatri, School of Law, Mahindra University ABSTRACT Trafficking of human beings, especially children, has emerged as a serious concern around the world. Child trafficking involves the exploitation of children who are subjected to coercive circumstances, where the issue of consent does not arise. This constitutes form of modern slavery, characterized by a multifaceted system that subjects’ childr

Hari Mrinalini, Jindal Global Law School, O.P Jindal Global University ABSTRACT This paper critically evaluates India’s Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (BDA), in light of the 2023 amendments, with respect to the commitments of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The paper traces the evolution of international biodiversity governance from the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol to the GBF and situates India’s legislative framew

Marisha Shandilya, Advocate at Patna High Court ABSTRACT The rapid digital transformation of the Indian banking sector has revolutionized customer experience through enhanced accessibility, convenience, and efficiency. However, this technological advancement has also introduced complex cybersecurity challenges. The growing reliance on online transactions, mobile banking, and digital payment systems has made financial institutions prime targets for cybercriminals. The anonymit

Marisha Shandilya, Advocate at Patna High Court. ABSTRACT The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in India is governed primarily by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which recognizes awards made in countries that are signatories to the New York or Geneva Conventions, subject to compliance with India’s public policy. However, the successful execution of these awards is often complicated by India’s foreign exchange regulations, primarily under the Foreign Exchange

Shashank Mohan Gupta & Dr. Astitwa Bhargava ABSTRACT India’s evidentiary framework has undergone a paradigm shift as digital life dominates social, financial, and criminal spheres. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, replaces the 150-year-old Indian Evidence Act (IEA), 1872, to reflect this transformation. Electronic records, once treated as secondary evidence, now lie at the core of justice delivery. This paper focuses on the pivotal reform in proving digital authen

Ishaan Tyagi, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences Harshitha Agrawal, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences ABSTRACT This study explores the rise of fractional share investments and its potential to transform domestic capital markets. By enabling investors to acquire fractions of expensive equities, fractional ownership lowers barriers to entry, promotes diversification, and supports financial inclusion. Although countries such as the U.S., U.

Shreya, LLM (ADR), Fairfield Institution of Management and Technology ABSTRACT Gender bias remains an underexamined yet pervasive issue in the practice and outcomes of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. While ADR is often praised for its informality, flexibility, and potential to empower marginalized voices, these very characteristics can also reinforce existing gendered power imbalances. This article critically

Debaditya Chattopadhyay, BA.LLB(Hons), Techno India University, Kolkata Saranya Chakraborty, BA.LLB(Hons), St Xavier’s University, Kolkata ABSTRACT The Supremacy of the Constitution serves as the cornerstone of any constitutional democracy, ensuring that all laws and state actions remain subordinate to the fundamental law of the land. This Research Paper undertakes an analytical study of the influence of Constitutional supremacy on national legislation and Judicial decision m

K.S. Raksha, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chettinad School of Law, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India. ABSTRACT Matrimonial and family disputes often involve sensitive issues that go beyond legal rights, touching upon emotions, relationships, and social well- being. While courts remain the traditional forum for resolving such conflicts, the growing volume of family-related cases has significantly burdened the judiciary, often leading to delays and prolonged distre

Ms. Radhuka. K, Research Scholar, Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai Dr. Lucky George, Associate Professor, HOD Intellectual Property Law, Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai ABSTRACT This paper examines the persistent “book famine” faced by visually impaired and print-disabled learners in Tamil Nadu, despite the legal safeguards provided under the Indian Copyright Act, 2012 and international obligations such as the Marrakesh Treaty. Drawing on empirica

Bhumika Gupta, OP Jindal Global University Introduction Global climate conferences such as the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) are pivotal in shaping international climate policy and coordinating global action under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These summits bring together thousands of delegates, including heads of state, diplomats, scientists, activists, and journalists, to negotiate climate targets and strengthen multila

Dr. Bhaswatee Pathak, Assistant Professor, Jorhat Law College, Jorhat ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence popularly known as AI is a great contribution of advancement of modern science and technologies. It is generally understood as a broad field of Computer Science where the technology experts creates such machines which are capable of performing works which normally requires human intelligence. Proper and authentic use of AI can enhance the ability of human beings to perform a

Theertha Pemmanaboina & Divya Polisetty, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad ABSTRACT In a developing country like India, matrimonial disputes often act as a challenge as they deal with various aspects such as legal, social, and emotional challenges, and thus make conventional litigation procedure inadequate and inappropriate. The judicial system is already heavily burdened with delays, and its adversarial nature often ends up aggravating family disputes rather than resolving the

Ritesh Raj V K, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University ABSTRACT In India's criminal justice system, sentencing is a complex and changing part of the law that tries to find a balance between punishment, deterrent, and rehabilitation. This article talks about how the courts in India have interpreted the law to make decisions about punishment. It focuses on important Supreme Court cases that stress the ideas of proportionality and individualization. The "rarest of rare" doct

Vedica Tiwari, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh ABSTRACT India’s rape laws are built on a dangerous presumption that women can only be victims and men can only be perpetrators. This paper, Beyond Gender Norms: A Critical Study of Legal Responses to Sexual Offences Against Men in India, tears apart this regressive narrative, by exposing the legal vacuum and societal blindness toward male survivors of sexual violence. While Article 14 of the

Advocate Ritika Sharma, LL.M., Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) ABSTRACT As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues its exponential evolution, it challenges traditional legal doctrines built around human agency, culpability, and intent. The cornerstone of criminal liability mens rea requires a conscious, culpable mental state, but AI systems operate through sophisticated algorithms, neural networks, and deep l

Milan Tyagi, O.P. Jindal Global University 1. Introduction The Indian stock market is dynamic and serves as a key indicator of the nation's economic health and development. Initial public offerings (IPOs) significantly influence this market, shaping its overall landscape. With a robust regulatory framework, a strong domestic capital market, and a large base of retail investors, India is at the forefront of global IPO growth. An initial public offering (IPO) is an event where