Legal Aspects of LGBTQ+ Rights in India
This research paper examines the legal evolution and current status of LGBTQ+ rights in India through the lens of constitutional law, statutory frameworks, and judicial interpretation. It traces the transformation of LGBTQ+ rights from the colonial-era criminalisation under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code to the recognition of sexual orientation and gender identity as […]
Understanding Goods and Services Tax in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced in India on 1 July 2017, represents one of the most significant reforms in the country’s indirect taxation system. Designed to replace multiple central and state taxes with a unified tax structure, GST aims to create a common national market under the principle of “One Nation, One Tax.” […]
Reproductive Autonomy of Minor Rape Survivors
This case commentary examines the Supreme Court’s decision in S v. Union of India & Ors. (2026), a landmark judgment concerning the reproductive autonomy of minor rape survivors and the constitutional protection of reproductive rights in India. The case involved a 15-year-old girl who sought termination of her 28-week pregnancy, which had resulted from a […]
Game, Set, Court: Navigating Legal Challenges in Indian Sports Industry
The Indian sports industry has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, evolving into a commercially vibrant sector driven by professional leagues, broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and digital platforms. While this expansion has enhanced the economic and cultural significance of sports, it has also given rise to complex legal challenges that demand effective regulatory oversight. […]
PIRACY IN THE OTT ERA: IS COPYRIGHT LAW LOSING THE BATTLE?
The rapid growth of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms has revolutionized the entertainment industry by providing audiences with instant access to digital content. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Sony LIV have changed the way content is consumed and are now an important part of the global media economy. While the digital revolution has taken place, […]
CASE COMMENTARY: – K.S PUTTASWAMY V. UNION OF INDIA
The judgment in Justice K. S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India is a landmark verdict of the Indian Constitution that makes the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right. This controversy has come up owing to the implementation of Aadhaar Scheme by the Government of India to collect and store biometric and demographic data related to […]
STOLEN FACES, SILENT VIOLATIONS: DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGY AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS OF CONSENT
The face is not only a significant aspect of someone’s identity now in the digital era, it is data. Artificial intelligence is now able to manipulate a facial image or a voice via the power of Artificial Intelligence to produce hyper-realistic fake content, such as a smile captured on a photo, a voice captured on […]
STATE SURVEILLANCE IN INDIA: A CONSTITUTIONAL TEST OF PRIVACY, POWER, AND PROPORTIONALITY
Privacy is one of the most highly discussed constitutional issue in the country in the electronic era. Nowadays governments have advanced technologies they have never had before that enables them to monitor everything, from telephony and social media to internet usage, even movement and biometrics. India has been challenged by the increasing surveillance technology under […]
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION UNDER BSA 2023: A NEW ERA OF SCIENTIFIC CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN INDIA
The criminal justice system of any nation rests upon the reliability of evidence gathered at crime scenes. In India, the transformation from the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 represents far more than a legislative housekeeping exercise. It signals a philosophical reorientation: away from confession-centric policing rooted in colonial tradition, […]
CASE COMMENT: AMLESH KUMAR V. STATE OF BIHAR (2025)
The use of scientific methods in criminal investigations always raises very grave constitutional issues in India. In terms of these methods of investigation, Narco Analysis stands as one of the most controversial ones, since it infringes upon the person’s right to mental autonomy and personal liberty. Although investigative bodies may justify their actions by saying […]