CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN INDIA: SEBI REGULATIONS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS
Corporate Governance has become one of the most significant pillars of modern corporate law and financial regulation in India. It refers to the system by which companies are directed and controlled. According to the World Bank, Corporate governance is the relationship between a company’s management, board of directors, shareholders, and other stakeholders. In India, corporate […]
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY CSR AND ITS ROLE IN MODERN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Corporate Social Responsibility is a concept that recognizes the moral and social obligation of corporations to contribute positively to the society in which they operate. The corporations are integral parts of the social ecosystem and therefore have a responsibility to give back to society. From a human perspective, CSR reflects the idea that business success […]
COMBATING CYBER-CRIMES IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS OF EMERGING THREATS AND LEGAL RESPONSES
The rapid growth of digital technology and internet accessibility has transformed communication, commerce and governance in India. However, it has also led to a significant rise in cyber-crimes such as phishing, identity theft, ransomware attacks, cyber stalking, financial fraud and data breaches. This article examines the evolving nature of cyber-crimes in India and critically analyses […]
RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE: A CASE COMMENTARY ON JUSTICE K. S. PUTTASWAMY v. UNION OF INDIA
The landmark judgment in Justice K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) transformed Indian constitutional jurisprudence by recognizing the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution. This case commentary examines the background of the dispute, the constitutional issues before the Supreme Court, the reasoning adopted […]
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023: REFORM OR MERE REPLACEMENT OF THE INDIAN PENAL CODE?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 marks a significant shift in India’s criminal justice system by replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Enacted with the objective of modernising criminal law, the legislation introduces provisions relating to organised crime, terrorism, cyber-enabled offences and community service while seeking to remove several colonial-era concepts. At the same time, it […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN INDIA: INNOVATION, REGULATION AND LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the twenty-first century, influencing sectors such as healthcare, education, finance, governance and law. While AI offers significant opportunities for innovation and economic growth, it also raises important legal and ethical concerns relating to privacy, accountability, bias and regulation. This article examines the […]
TRANSNATIONAL CYBERCRIMES AND THE LEGAL RESPOSIBILITIES OF INTERNET INTERMEDIARIES: CHALLENGES OF JURISDICTION, ATTRIBUTION AND ENFORCEMENT
The paper examines the role of internet intermediaries such as internet service providers, social media platforms, search engines, cloud service providers, and cryptocurrency exchanges in the rise of transnational cybercrime. While intermediaries enable global connectivity, they simultaneously serve as enablers of illicit activities, including online fraud, terrorism, child exploitation, ransomware, and money laundering. This paper […]
VICTIMIZING THE ACCUSED: JUDICIAL DELAY, SYSTEMATIC NEGLECT AND PROLONGED TRIALS UNDER UAPA, 1967
This research critically examines the multilayered victimization of accused individuals under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), focusing on the pervasive judicial delays and systemic neglect that extend beyond the courtroom to affect families and communities. Employing a victimological framework, the study explores how procedural rigidity, stringent bail provisions, and institutional inefficiencies within investigative agencies, […]
HISTORY OF PRESS: EVOLUTION, FREEDOM AND DEMOCRATIC SIGNIFICANCE
This research paper examines the historical evolution and structural transformation of the press, tracing its journey from the invention of the printing press in 15th-century Europe to its current status as a digital-first global institution. By analysing the transition from handwritten newsletters to mass-produced periodicals, the study highlights how the press matured into a vital […]
DPDP Act 2023 Enforcement – First Penalties under India’s New Data Law: What Startups Got Wrong in Year 1
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), is India’s first comprehensive data privacy legislation, a significant step towards recognising privacy as a fundamental right by imposing obligations on platforms that process digital personal data. It was enacted on 11th August 2023 and published in the Gazette of India. The DPDP Rules, 2025, were […]