GOODS AND SERVICES TAX AND E-COMMERCE: EXAMINING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND REGULATORY CHALLENGES
The rapid expansion of e-commerce has changed the way people buy and sell goods and services in India. Online platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho have made business easier for sellers and consumers. To regulate these transactions, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) introduced a uniform tax system across the country. The GST law […]
REGULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MEDICAL ERRORS: CRIMINAL LIABILITY APPROACHES IN INDIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
AI is a powerful and transformative area in computer science, and its influence is expanding rapidly across all other professions, particularly in healthcare. AI in healthcare refers to the use of advanced algorithms and machine learning models to analyse complex medical data and support clinical decisions. However, as AI use grows in medical practice, mistakes […]
LEGAL ASPECTS OF VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY IN INDIA
Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) have become important sources of finance for Indian businesses. Start-ups in areas such as fintech, healthcare and e-commerce, as well as established companies, increasingly depend on institutional investors for capital and strategic support. Such investments are not only financial transactions; they are also governed by securities law, foreign […]
THE ALGORITHM AS AN EMPLOYER: CAN INDIAN LABOUR LAW PROTECT GIG WORKERS?
A delivery worker or labourer receives an order through an app. If he accepts it, then travels several kilometres and gets paid after completing the delivery. There is no manager standing beside the worker and no official office to report to. This raises a simple, important question: when technology controls a worker’s day-to-day life, can […]
ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION IN INDIA
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become an important part of India’s legal system, providing alternatives to traditional court proceedings. This paper analyses arbitration and mediation, focusing on their legal frameworks, procedures, advantages and challenges. It examines the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and the Mediation Act, 2023, along with relevant judicial decisions and the role […]
THE COMPANIES ACT: KEY PROVISIONS
The Companies Act, 2013 is a significant piece of legislation governing the formation, management and regulation of companies in India. It replaced the Companies Act, 1956, introducing modern provisions to promote transparency, accountability and good corporate governance. This paper examines the Act’s key provisions, including company incorporation, separate legal identity, the Memorandum and Articles of […]
ANALYSIS OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN INDIA
Fundamental Rights are essential to the Indian Constitution, ensuring equality, liberty, justice and protection against arbitrary State action. This paper analyses the Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, covering the Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and the Right to […]
CHILD RIGHTS IN INDIA
Child rights constitute an essential component of human rights, ensuring every child’s right to survival, development, protection, and participation. In India, constitutional guarantees, international commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and various legislative measures establish a comprehensive framework for safeguarding children. However, persistent challenges, including child labour, trafficking, […]
DISCLOSURE WITHOUT PROTECTION: A CRITICAL STUDY OF IDEA MISAPPROPRIATION PRIOR TO IPR REGISTRATION
Commercial ventures seldom begin with a registered right. They begin with an idea, and that idea must be disclosed to investors, collaborators, manufacturers and prospective licensees long before any statutory protection can be secured. This produces a structural paradox: the very act that renders an idea commercially viable also exposes it to misappropriation, while intellectual […]
THE MONETISED CHILDHOOD: BRINGING ‘KIDFLUENCERS’ UNDER THE AMBIT OF INDIA’S CHILD LABOUR LAWS
India’s child labour framework was built to police factories, mines, and film sets, not a bedroom converted into a studio by a smartphone and a ring light. This paper examines whether children who are the principal earners of monetised YouTube channels, Instagram pages, and family vlogs, colloquially “kidfluencers”, fall within, or through, India’s child protection […]