GOVERNING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INDIA: LEGAL CHALLENGES, REGULATORY GAPS AND THE PATH TO ACCOUNTABLE INNOVATION
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a specialized computational technology into an integral facet of economic activity, public administration, communication, employment, healthcare and education and digital platforms. The fast implementation of Artificial Intelligence, through generative and algorithmic systems has given rise to legal concerns involving privacy, consumer protection, accountability. In India, these concerns occur in […]
SHREYA SINGHAL V. UNION OF INDIA (2015): A CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS
The evolution of digital communication has transformed the exercise of freedom of speech and expression in India. But online platforms have also opened up areas for public participation and democratic discussion while posing constitutional challenges about the extent to which the State can regulate online speech without infringing fundamental rights. In this backdrop, the Supreme […]
SAFEGUARDING PERSONAL DATA: AN ANALYSIS OF INDIA’S EVOLVING PRIVACY LAWS
Digital transformation in India has changed how personal information is gathered by various public and private organizations. As digital platforms depend more on personal information to offer their services, issues arising about privacy of information, cyber security and data governance gain meaningful legal implication. Recognizing this need for a solid legislative framework, the parliament enacted […]
FROM VIRALITY TO VIGILANCE: INDIA’S LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
“Information is the oxygen of the modern age.” – Ronald Reagan In today’s rapidly evolving digital era, information travels faster than before. In an age where information moves with an unprecedented speed, a single post or tweet can shape reputations and influence public discourse. India is home to more than 500 million social media users, […]
DARK PATTERNS IN E-COMMERCE: ARE INDIAN CONSUMERS REALLY PROTECTED?
The rapid expansion of the field of e-commerce has influenced consumer behavior through convenience, access, and variety of goods and services available. Nevertheless, with the advent of online marketplaces, there emerged some dubious design strategies known as dark patterns. The application of dark patterns in consumer behavior entails misleading interfaces, which lead to acquisitions, registrations, […]
Internet and Mobile Association of India v. Reserve Bank of India, (2020) 10 SCC 274
The decision of the Internet and Mobile Association of India vs. Reserve Bank of India case is one of the milestones in the process of development of cryptocurrency regulations in India. The case was initiated due to the disagreement concerning the circular of 6 April 2018, issued by the Reserve Bank of India and banning […]
REGULATING DEEPFAKES IN INDIA: EVALUTING THE ADEQUACY OF EXISTING LEGAL FRAMEWORKS
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed digital communications by making possible the creation of incredibly realistic synthetic media known as deepfakes. This is done through the application of machine learning techniques, specifically deep learning techniques, which are used to manipulate or produce audio, video, and images that look real. Despite the fact that there are many […]
Can Online Dispute Resolution Become India’s Most Effective Justice Reform?
Justice delayed is justice denied. This idea is becoming more relevant in India, where millions of cases are pending in courts at various levels. The growing backlog, along with the time and expense of traditional litigation, has led policymakers and legal experts to consider new ways to resolve disputes. One innovation is Online Dispute Resolution […]
NAVIGATING THE LEGAL LANDSCAPE OF INDIA’S GIG ECONOMY
This article surveys the rapid growth of India’s gig workforce (projected to reach 2.36 crore workers by FY 2029-30) and the regulatory gaps that leave gig workers classified as independent contractors outside traditional labour protections. It examines the Social Security Code’s 2025 recognition of gig workers, including its mandated Social Security Fund and 90-day eligibility […]
THE EVOLUTION OF CYBER LAW IN INDIA
This piece traces the layered development of India’s cyber law regime, from the foundational Information Technology Act, 2000 (covering electronic records, digital signatures, and cybercrime) through the CERT-In Cyber Security Directions of 2022 (breach reporting, log retention, KYC/data localisation rules) to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which grew out of the Puttaswamy privacy […]