VICTIMIZING THE ACCUSED: JUDICIAL DELAY, SYSTEMATIC NEGLECT AND PROLONGED TRIALS UNDER UAPA, 1967
This research critically examines the multilayered victimization of accused individuals under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), focusing on the pervasive judicial delays and systemic neglect that extend beyond the courtroom to affect families and communities. Employing a victimological framework, the study explores how procedural rigidity, stringent bail provisions, and institutional inefficiencies within investigative agencies, […]
HISTORY OF PRESS: EVOLUTION, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRATIC SIGNIFICANCE
This research paper examines the historical evolution and structural transformation of the press, tracing its journey from the invention of the printing press in 15th-century Europe to its current status as a digital-first global institution. By analysing the transition from handwritten newsletters to mass-produced periodicals, the study highlights how the press matured into a vital […]
DPDP Act 2023 Enforcement – First Penalties under India’s New Data Law: What Startups Got Wrong in Year 1
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), is India’s first comprehensive data privacy legislation, a significant step towards recognising privacy as a fundamental right by imposing obligations on platforms that process digital personal data. It was enacted on 11th August 2023 and published in the Gazette of India. The DPDP Rules, 2025, were […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025: Operationalizing India’s Data Privacy Framework
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on November 13, 2025 (published as G.S.R. 846(E)), signify a historic advancement in India’s electronic administration. Such regulations offer the elaborate functional structure to execute the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), that was enacted […]
Case Commentary: Google LLC & Anr. v. Competition Commission of India (Android Mobile Device Ecosystem Case)
This case commentary analyses Google LLC & Anr. v. Competition Commission of India, one of the most consequential competition law disputes in India’s digital economy. The case arose from a 2018 complaint against Google’s practices in the Android mobile device ecosystem, culminating in the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) landmark order of October 2022, which […]
A Study of the Provision of Gift under the Transfer of Property Act,1882
The concept of gift constitutes an important mode of voluntary transfer of property under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Governed primarily by Sections 122 to 129 of the Act, a gift involves the transfer of existing movable or immovable property by one person, known as the donor, to another, known as the donee, without […]
ESSAKKAYAL NADDER VS. SREEDHARAN BABU
The law of guardianship plays a crucial role in safeguarding the rights, welfare, and property of minors. This paper critically examines the landmark case *Essakkayal Nadar v. Sreedharan Babu* (AIR 1992 Ker 200), which addressed the legality of property alienation by a person claiming guardianship over minors without lawful authority. The study analyzes the principles […]
GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Gender discrimination in the workplace remains a persistent challenge despite significant legal reforms and organizational efforts aimed at promoting equality. This study examines the various forms of gender-based discrimination encountered during employment, particularly in recruitment, compensation, promotion, and workplace treatment. The research explores how gender stereotypes, unconscious bias, and socio-cultural norms influence hiring decisions and […]
CLARITY AND READABILITY IN LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING: A CONSTITUTIONAL AND GOVERNANCE PERSPECTIVE
Clarity and readability are fundamental requirements of effective legislative drafting in a constitutional democracy. Beyond serving as instruments of governance, laws must be accessible, precise, and comprehensible to ensure legal certainty, democratic legitimacy, and public confidence in the legal system. This paper examines the constitutional and governance dimensions of clarity and readability in legislative drafting […]
GIG ECONOMY WORKERS AND LABOUR PROTECTION IN INDIA: REIMAGINING EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
The rise of the gig economy has become a defining element of India’s digital economy, transforming conventional employment relations through its flexible, platform-based, and technologically enabled nature. Digital platforms like Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, and Urban Company have created significant employment opportunities, especially for young urbanites, migrants, and semi-skilled individuals. On the other hand, the exponential […]