Understanding ‘Legal Obligation’ as a Ground for Data Processing under DPDPA 2023
he rise of technological infrastructure has developed the cyberworld, where information acts as the heartbeat of this world. In every fraction of a second, data is uploaded, stored, analyzed, and processed. The emergence of cyberspace has an indispensable impact our real world. We have lost track of how much cyberspace knows about us and how […]
ADJUDICATING PSYCHIATRIC EUTHANASIA: A NEURO-LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR JUDICIAL AUTHORISATION OF ASSISTED DYING
When a patient’s body succumbs to cancer, courts can read the scan, weigh the prognosis, and anchor their judgment in objective pathology. When the mind itself is the site of suffering when treatment-resistant psychiatric illness strips a person not of breath but of the will to inhabit their own life courts are asked to authorise […]
Streaming Sans Limits
What we watch isn’t only for eyes; it’s the way we subconsciously remember, act and incorporate change into our lifestyle. The last decade has silently rewritten the rules of how and what India watches, reacts, and even thinks. The idiot box, the television set that once ruled the houses, has long since been forgotten and […]
Understanding ‘Legal Obligation’ as a Ground for Data Processing under DPDPA 2023
he rise of technological infrastructure has developed the cyberworld, where information acts as the heartbeat of this world. In every fraction of a second, data is uploaded, stored, analyzed, and processed. The emergence of cyberspace has an indispensable impact our real world. We have lost track of how much cyberspace knows about us and how […]
The Fourth Pillar Under Scrutiny: Myth, Mandate, and Media Responsibility in Modern Democracy
We are the world’s largest democracy, standing on the four pillars: the Legislature, the Executive, the Judiciary and the Media. These pillars of democracy are bestowed with duties towards democracy, but while we look closely into the Power Pyramid, these pillars rest upon one foundation: the Absolute Power of We, the People of India. If […]
UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
This blog examines the Right to Information Act, 2005, a landmark law empowering Indian citizens to access information from public authorities within statutory timelines. It discusses the Act’s objectives—transparency, accountability, and reduced corruption—alongside exemptions for national security and privacy. The piece also covers filing procedures, persistent challenges like delays and misuse, and the growing role […]
UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
This blog examines the Right to Information Act, 2005, a landmark law empowering Indian citizens to access information from public authorities within statutory timelines. It discusses the Act’s objectives—transparency, accountability, and reduced corruption—alongside exemptions for national security and privacy. The piece also covers filing procedures, persistent challenges like delays and misuse, and the growing role […]
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN INDIA
This blog explores Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India, examining its legal foundation under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates a 2% profit spend for qualifying companies. It covers CSR’s classification into environmental, ethical, philanthropic, and economic responsibility, along with permitted activities under Schedule VII. The discussion highlights real-world examples, business benefits, […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN INDIA
This blog traces the evolution of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India, from colonial-era patent laws to the landmark Patents Act of 1970 and post-TRIPS reforms following WTO membership. It outlines the key IPR categories—patents, copyrights, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial designs, and trade secrets—along with governing legislation and enforcement authorities. The piece also examines persistent […]
RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INDIAN CITIZENS
This article explores the interplay between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties under the Indian Constitution, highlighting how awareness of rights does not automatically translate into responsible citizenship. It examines Article 51A’s eleven duties, introduced through the 42nd Amendment, alongside key constitutional rights like equality and free speech. The discussion emphasizes that a balanced exercise of […]