Priyanka Gupta, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida Anshumakar Dubey, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida Introduction Excessive pending litigation, complex litigation procedures, cost of litigation, and delays in administration of justice have long plagued the Indian judiciary. While the traditional Model of “Adversarial Legal Process” is an integral part of the dispute adjudication process it is not readily available for individuals on the economic margins because o

Nitish Kumar Mishra, C.M.P. Degree College Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh ABSTRACT The enactment of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), marks a transformative shift in India's criminal justice architecture. Among the provisions undergoing legislative revision, the right of private defence occupies a uniquely contested space, straddling the tension between the individual's instinct for self- preservation and the state's monopoly over l

Arpita Mohapatra & Aman Sai, SOA National Institute of Law ABSTRACT This paper explores the shift in Indian criminal jurisprudence from the Indian Penal Code to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, specifically examining the evolution of “consent” and “sexual autonomy”. While the Indian Penal Code was deeply rooted in British authority and retributive punishment, the BNS focuses on citizen centric and promotes retributive punishment whose ultimate goal is the restoration of justice. The

Arshiya Dhatwalia, LLB (Hons), O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana ABSTRACT The digitalisation of markets has prompted competition law to reckon with a phenomenon that traditional antitrust frameworks were not equipped to address, that is, network effects and the tipping of platform markets. This paper undertakes a preliminary analysis of network effects, drawing on available theories, literature, and case studies, to formulate a coherent understanding of their en

Ayush, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Dr. Satyam Sharma, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University ABSTRACT Wrongful imprisonment represents a grave violation of fundamental human rights, undermining the principles of justice, liberty, and due process. Across jurisdictions, the recognition of state liability for such miscarriages of justice has evolved through constitutional mandates, statutory frameworks, and judicial innovation. This study examines compensa

Kabir Gaba, Symbiosis Law School, Pune ABSTRACT The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (“PROG Act”) and the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 (“2026 Rules”) accomplished something that two decades of fragmented state gambling legislation, private member bills, and informal industry self- governance had not: they conferred statutory recognition on esports as a legitimate competitive sport and cleanly severed it from “online money gaming,” w

Rohini Abhyankar, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, Amisha Mehta, Symbiosis Law School Nagpur Case Title: Onkar Nath & Ors. v. The Delhi Administration Date of Judgement: 15.02.1977 Court: Supreme Court of India Quorum: Justice Y.V. Chandrachud. (P.K. Goswami, P.N. Shinghai, JJ) Citation: AIR 1977 SC 1108 Legal Provisions Specified: § 56, 57 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Rule 118, 119 of the Defence of India Rules, 1971 INTRODUCTION The instant judgement is a criminal appeal

Suryansh Bisht, Law College Dehradun Ms. Purnima Tyagi, Law College Dehradun ABSTRACT Language is an essential component of cultural identity and constitutional pluralism in India. The Himalayan regional languages of Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Jaunsari represent rich linguistic traditions of Uttarakhand, yet they face gradual decline due to migration, urbanization, dominance of Hindi and English, and inadequate institutional support. Although the Constitution of India promotes li

Bhawana Dayal Jaiswal, B.A.LL.B., DES's Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College (Forgusson College), Pune Aditya Kumar, LL.M., Symbiosis Law School, Pune ABSTRACT Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) rose rapidly to become a global phenomenon, posing a stark trilemma for global regulators: do they support capital market innovation while preserving the integrity of the market and protecting investors from speculative excess? This article makes a comparative analysis of the

Kaviya R, LLM (CBCS), Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration, School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai ABSTRACT Political graft is one of the major forms of corruption impacting the politics and functioning of the government of India. Political graft refers to corruption in the form of the abuse of public offices for making personal financial gains. This article examines political graft as a form of organized cri

Srijopriyo Das, B.A.LL.B., Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune. Arkya Banerjee, BA. LLB, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune. ABSTRACT While digital payment innovation in India has improved transaction efficiency, it has also created novel vulnerabilities for consumers due to fraud and infrastructure issues. The purpose of this paper is to recast digital payment security as a central

Disha Agarwal, LL.M., School of Law Justice & Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P. Dr. Rama Sharma, Assistant Professor, School of Law Justice & Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P. ABSTRACT Litigation has been the main way of settling disputes in the Indian justice delivery system. The increasing pendency of cases, delays in the process and the increasing litigation costs have posed serious challenges to the Indian judicial process.

Tanya Goyal, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh ABSTRACT The media also plays a watchdog role in exposing failures of law enforcement agencies and highlighting miscarriages of justice. Investigative journalism has contributed significantly to several criminal cases by bringing evidence and procedural lapses before the public. In some situations, media attention has compelled authorities to conduct fair investigations and take prompt action. This demonstrates that media can beco

Ridhi Nehra, LL.M., School of Law Justice & Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P. Mr. Sagar Kadyan, Assistant Professor, School of Law Justice & Governance, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P. ABSTRACT Digital transformation of society has had a dramatic impact on the delivery of justice, especially in the context of consumer dispute resolution. The number of consumer complaints of faulty products, unfair trade practices, late delivery and online

Sabarinath S, Symbiosis International Deemed University Jaina John, Symbiosis International Deemed University ABSTRACT The advancement of Digital platforms has altered the landscape of news dissemination by manipulating the conventional models of journalism and media accountability. These digital platforms have centred themselves as the intermediaries between news producers and consumers. Such intermediaries are driven by the algorithm curated information flow. This influence

Aditya Kalakoti, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Mr. Ashutosh Mishra, Assistant Professor, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University 1. ABSTRACT Ensuring police accountability while granting them autonomy is a fundamental challenge in democratic government. While policing units are protected from political interference and are able to enforce the law impartially, too much autonomy can hinder accountability, transparency, and citizen oversight of police. In tur

Tanisha Acharya, B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons), Symbiosis Law School, Noida ABSTRACT The recent developments which have taken place in the digital communication platforms have shifted the role of platforms from passive intermediaries to active distributors of information, fundamentally altering the public discourse. At the core of this transformation lies a set of algorithmic systems that amplify and curate content strategically to drive user engagement. Through this paper, we will ana

Mansi Sahu, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Prof. D. Dr. Lakshmi Priya Vinjamuri, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University ABSTRACT The right to life, enshrined as a fundamental human right, extends beyond mere survival to encompass the provision of essential conditions for dignified living, including adequate nutrition. This study critically examines the conceptual and legal foundations of the right to life as an inclusive right to nutrition, situating it wi

Khushi, BA.LL.B. (Hons.), Quantum University, Roorkee ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) has triggered a paradigm shift in the digital financial ecosystem, revolutionizing financial services while simultaneously creating unprecedented opportunities for fraud. This paper looks at the development of AI-driven financial fraud, from traditional cyber-enabled scams to more advanced tactics like deepfake impersonation, voice cloning, intelligent phishing, and synthetic identity

KM Priyanshi, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Ashok Dobhal, Assistant Professor, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University ABSTRACT India has confronted manipulative interface design through two instruments: the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, and the Central Consumer Protection Authority’s Advisory of 5 June 2025. Both target the same harm, yet neither states plainly whether it commands compliance or merely counsels it. This a