Ownership and Commercial Exploitation of Digital Avatars: An Intellectual Property Perspective
it explains that while avatars have long existed in digital worlds, AI has made them attract new attention by producing lifelike, photorealistic models of real people, raising legal issues around misattribution of avatar ownership. It notes that the US and EU recognize some protection for avatars built from copyrighted or algorithmically generated material, but that […]
Balancing National Security and Civil Liberties in the Digital Age
It examines the tension between state security powers and constitutional liberties under Articles 14, 19, and 21, focusing on surveillance and phone-tapping law, the PUCL v. Union of India case as a foundational precedent, and the need for a proportionality standard to test the reasonableness of state intrusion.
Legal Framework for Startups in India
It traces India’s legal ecosystem for startups — entity choice, DPIIT recognition, and the major February 2026 reforms (doubled turnover ceiling, new “Deep Tech Startup” category, extended fund-use restrictions) — then covers Section 80-IAC tax benefits, the angel tax repeal, IP fee rebates, insolvency fast-tracking, and FEMA considerations for foreign investment.
The Future of Legal Technology in India
In brief, it argues that India’s overloaded courts and legal system make legal tech a necessity rather than a luxury, surveys current tools (e-Courts, AI legal research, contract review, ODR, LPO automation), and looks ahead to predictive analytics, native-language AI, blockchain land records, and AI-assisted drafting — while flagging infrastructure gaps and resistance to change […]
OBSERVATIONAL LEARNING IN CHILDHOOD: HOW FAMILY BEHAVIORS SHAPE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Childhood is the most formative phase of a human life when one acquires behaviour, attitudes, emotions, social values and the skill to interact in the social environment which influences an individual’s whole life till adulthood. Among many agents of socialization, family is of peculiar importance to the child because it serves as first and the […]
FROM GIFTS TO VIOLENCE: THE NORMALISATION OF DOWRY THROUGH HUMOUR ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S ATTITUDES
Dowry, although prohibited by the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, still remains a deep-rooted social practice in India. The culture of online humour not only reinforces its ongoing existence in the digital age, but also tradition. Dowry is often depicted on social media platforms, in memes, reels and funny posts as cars, cash, property and luxury […]
FROM MEMES TO MINDSETS: THE NORMALISATION OF SERIOUS SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH ONLINE HUMOUR
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BEYOND THE COURTROOM: THE SILENT VICTIMS OF DIVORCE AND ITS IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES
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M.C. Mehta v. Union of India (1986): The Doctrine of Absolute Liability
This Case Commentary discusses the M.C. Mehta v. Union of India Case (1986), prominently known as the Oleum Gas Leak Case, with particular focus on the doctrine of Absolute Liability. The commentary examines the factual background, legal issues, judicial reasoning, and the impact of the judgement, while critically analysing the development of the doctrine and […]
From Phone Numbers to Usernames: WhatsApp’s New Feature and the Evolving Landscape of Digital Privacy in India
This Blog explores the privacy debates surrounding Meta’s recent announcement of a new username feature for WhatsApp users. Prior to its release, the government has reportedly issued a notice to pause the roll-out. The Blog explores the reasoning behind the government’s notice and concerns, as well as the company’s position in this matter. It revisits […]