HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA: WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE
While India’s human rights are protected by a robust constitutional framework, there is a large gap between law and reality. The rights will become real only when there is enforcement, better institutions, police accountability and protection to the marginalized sections. This blog discusses three key areas: stronger institutions, better police accountability, and fuller protection for […]
FRUSTRATION OF CONTRACTS IN INDIA: DOCTRINAL AND JUDICIAL PERSPECTIVES
Frustration is an important concept in the Contract Law. It deals with the situation where the events which were unforeseen at the time of entering into a contract occur. The circumstances that are not expected to occur result in such a situation where it becomes impossible for a party to perform their part of the […]
THE FOREST CONSERVATION ACT: SAVING NATURE’S WEALTH
What would happen to this planet if all the forests were to disappear! This planet would go through catastrophic changes and face unprecedented climate imbalances. The planet would lose its massive wildlife and naturally go through floods and droughts in alternate seasons. In extreme cases, even human life could be under threat. In most parts […]
ANTITRUST LAWS IN INDIA: WHAT THEY MEAN FOR BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS
Competition laws in India currently are guided by the Competition Act, 2002. The intent of such laws is to ensure healthy competition amongst businesses. The laws, thus, demand businesses to develop competition legal strategies. Additionally, laws are also intended to protect the interests of the consumers by ensuring that no business indulges in anti-competitive practices, […]
When AI Makes Decisions: Who Should be Legally Responsible?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly making decisions that affect individual and society, raising questions about legal accountable. This Blog examines responsibility for AI generated harm should rest with developers, users, companies or regulator, and argues that human actor must remain accountable for the access of AI systems. It highlights the need for clear legal framework to […]
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015)
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015) is a landmark judgement in which the Supreme Court of India struck down section 66S of the information technology act,2000 for violating the constitution guarantees the freedom of speech and expression under article 19(1)(A). The decision sentence digital free speech protections by holding the vague and overboard restrictions […]
Gig Worker and the Law: Are the Platform Workers Still Left Outside Labour Protection?
He rapid growth of the gif economy has transformed the nature of work, creating new opportunities through digital platforms. This article argues that while legal recognition of gog worker has improved, they continue to face significant challenges relating to social security, job security, collective bargaining and algorithmic control.
Deepfake Regulations in India: Legal Challenges to Privacy, Consent, and Democracy
Deepfake technology poses serious threats to the society and law in India due to rapid emergence of artificial intelligence and digital platforms. This paper will explore the legal challenges associated with the phenomenon of deepfake with regards to issues of privacy, consent and democracy in India
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India, 2017
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India (2017) is a landmark constitutional decision in which the Supreme Court of India unanimously recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution. This article analyses the facts, reasoning, and constitutional significance of the judgment and highlights its […]
Regulation of Deepfakes in India: Balancing Innovation, Privacy and Freedom of Speech
Deepfake technology, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, has created significant opportunities as well as serious legal and constitutional challenges. This article examines the regulation of deepfakes in India by analyzing their impact on privacy, reputation, democratic discourse, and freedom of speech. It evaluates the limitations of the existing legal framework and advocates for a […]