ESG COMPLIANCE IN INDIA: REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT IN THE ERA OF CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY CLAIMS
This paper examines the structural evolution of corporate environmental governance in India, from a discretionary, reputation-driven Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework to a legally binding, dual-track regulatory enforcement regime. Central to this change is the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) codification of the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework, complemented by the […]
UNION OF INDIA V. MOHIT MINERALS PVT. LTD.: REDEFINING COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM UNDER THE GST REGIME
The dispute in Union of India v. Mohit Minerals Pvt. Ltd. arose at the crossroads of international trade practices and the developing legal framework of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). In maritime commerce, imports are typically governed by two standard Incoterms: Free on Board (FOB) and Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF). Under an FOB […]
Consumer Protection and Food Label Transparency: Evaluating FSSAI’s Role
Food labels have become crucial for consumer protection as more individuals rely on packaged foods and develop lifestyle disorders. Food packaging increasingly contains health information that aids consumers in making decisions. However, a lot of food labels in India are difficult to read due to unclear language, false claims, and insufficient disclosures. Under the Food […]
QUIET QUITTING AND THE LAW: DO INDIAN EMPLOYEES HAVE A RIGHT TO DISENGAGE?
The rise of “quiet quitting” has sparked global debate about employee engagement, workplace expectations, and the limits of employer authority. Contrary to its name, quiet quitting does not involve resigning from employment; rather, it refers to employees performing only the duties required under their employment contracts while rejecting the culture of unpaid overwork and constant […]
THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN IN INDIA HOW TO SCRUB YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
The Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) has emerged as a significant privacy right in the digital age, enabling individuals to seek the removal of personal information that is no longer relevant or necessary. This article examines the development and current status of the RTBF in India, tracing its origins from the European Union’s General Data […]
Case Commentary Anuradha Bhasin Vs Union of India
The Supreme Court of India’s judgment in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India, (2020) 3 SCC 637, delivered on 10 January 2020, marked a defining moment in India’s constitutional jurisprudence for the digital age. Arising from the unprecedented communication blackout imposed in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, the […]
Regulating Deepfakes and Synthetic Media under India’s New Criminal Laws (BNS)
The advent of artificial intelligence has given rise to deepfakes — hyper-realistic synthetic media capable of fabricating the words, actions, and identities of real individuals. In India, the viral spread of a non-consensual deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna in 2023 exposed the alarming inadequacy of the existing legal framework in addressing AI-generated harm. This […]
BISWAJIT DAS V. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
The case arose from a fraudulent insurance scam which involved officials connected with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI). The appellant (Biswajit Das), worked as a Development Officer in LIC. He was charged of conspiring with others to fraudulently acquire insurance claim amounts by pretending that the covered individual had passed away while, in reality, […]
FROM PROTECTION TO JUSTIFICATION: THE CRISIS OF THE PROPORTIONALITY PRINCIPLE IN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW
The ongoing humanitarian crisis during times of war has long been established, as civilians are often the main victims of armed conflict despite having laws intended to protect them. Although the principle of proportionality was established in IHL to protect civilians from undue suffering, it is being increasingly misused by state actors as a justification […]
THE ECONOMIES OF TYING AND BUNDLING IN DIGITAL PLATFORMS
In today’s world, the digital economy has completely transformed the manner in which products and services are provided to customers. Unlike traditional markets, digital platforms no longer operate through isolated products; rather, they function through interconnected ecosystems where multiple services are integrated into a single technological environment. In this context, tying and bundling have emerged […]