THE RISE OF INFLUENCER CULTURE AND THE NEED FOR STRONGER DIGITAL ADVERTISING LAWS IN INDIA
Social media creators have evolved from entertainers into powerful marketing agents by leveraging parasocial relationships to build immense trust. In India’s booming digital market, influencers act as relatable peers, significantly shaping consumer purchase intentions. This shift has birthed an influencer-driven culture where authenticity is a primary currency. Consequently, the rapid professionalization of this space necessitates […]
CAN INDIAN LABOUR LAWS REGULATE GIG WORKERS EFFECTIVELY?
The landscape of work in India is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the explosive emergence of the gig economy. Driven by cheap internet and a booming tech ecosystem, a hyper-connected consumer base has fuelled an unprecedented demand for on-demand services. This economic evolution has triggered a massive workforce migration, marking a definitive shift from […]
SHREYA SINGHAL V. UNION OF INDIA (2015): FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN THE DIGITAL ERA
The digital era has revolutionized communication, transforming passive internet users into active creators and democratizing global public discourse through social media. However, this rapid expansion prompted severe legislative overreach via Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Intended to curb online harassment, the provision criminalized sending “offensive” messages. Due to its vague and overbroad […]
INFLUENCER MARKETING AND CORPORATE LIABILITY: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MISLEADING CONSUMERS?
Imagine opening Instagram and spotting sponsored or non-sponsored reels of the influencer always recommending something which you actually need. It is the magic algorithm at work, but the serious issue is that the things recommended, or in actual terms marketed by them, are even genuine or just misleading? Since the current economy is the economy […]
CAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BE APPOINTED AS A COMPANY DIRECTOR? A CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DILEMMA
The use of Artificial Intelligence in companies is being discussed a lot. Many people are wondering if AI can help make decisions in the boardroom. AI can look at lots of information find patterns predict risks and help directors plan strategies. This raises a question: can AI be a company director? This paper looks at […]
DATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY: LEGAL IMPLICATION FOR BUSINESS
This article covers the increasing significance of data privacy and cyber security in today’s business landscape and discusses the legal considerations that come into play when businesses collect, process, store and protect personal data. It asserts that data is not just operational information anymore but a valuable asset for business and at the same time […]
DEEP FAKES AND AVAILABLE LEGAL REMEDIES
Deepfake technology uses computer programs to create videos and audio that sound very real. This can cause a lot of problems such as hurting someone’s reputation making porn cheating people and spreading false information about politics. Deepfakes started on websites like Reddit in 2017. People can use intelligence for bad things even though deepfake technology […]
ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN INDIA: THE FUTURE OF ADR IN A DIGITAL WORLD
The Indian judiciary has struggled to fulfil the long-standing constitutional promise of access to justice, as more than fifty million cases are pending across all courts at all levels, through which the limitations of the traditional adversarial system have become impossible to ignore. The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, though, have emerged as a partial […]
CRYPTOCURRENCY AND CRIMINAL LAW: CAN INDIA’S EXISTING LEGAL FRAMEWORK HANDLE CRYPTO FRAUDS?
Over the last decade, the adoption of cryptocurrency in India has significantly increased, which has resulted in a surge in crypto-related fraud and financial crime. According to the Global Crypto Adoption Index of 2025 conducted by Chainalysis, India now ranks first globally, yet its legal framework, which was enacted before the digital asset era, has […]
CASE COMMENTARY: IMRAN PRATAPGARHI V. STATE OF GUJARAT
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