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A Choice Before India: Rule of Law or Rule of Chaos

India is at a critical juncture in its constitution. The character of democratic conflict has changed due to the growing spread of political contestation beyond institutional forums like Parliament into the streets, law enforcement, and administrative resistance. Once written off...

The Right to Speedy Trial Under Article 21

According to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, the right to a speedy trial is an essential part of one's personal liberty. During criminal procedures, it protects people against protracted uncertainty, psychological distress, and unfair restriction of liberty. The Supreme...

Making Forest Conservation Work for Forest Communities

Context In India's environmental governance system, social justice and forest protection have long been viewed as conflicting goals. Despite their strong ecological and historical linkages to forest environments, Adivasis and other traditional forest dwellers (OTFDs) were excluded from conservation policies...

Cybercrime Jurisdiction in a Borderless Internet

Cybercrime—ranging from hacking and ransomware to online fraud and data theft—rarely confines itself within one country. A single incident may involve servers in one state, victims in another, perpetrators in a third, and data stored across multiple cloud regions. Traditional...

Supreme Court Quashes Rajasthan Notification Naming Revenue Villages After Individuals

The Supreme Court of India, in Bhika Ram v. State of Rajasthan (2025)SC delivered by a Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe, set aside a Rajasthan government notification that had created revenue villages named after private individuals. By...

Personality Rights in India: Expanding Protection Without a Rulebook

The swift advancement of digital technology, especially social media platforms and artificial intelligence (AI), has altered the processes of identity formation, reproduction, and dissemination in the public sphere. In India, this technological transition has coincided with a significant increase in...

Judicial Recognition of Child Trafficking Realities and the Protection of Victim Evidence

Child trafficking remains one of the most pervasive yet concealed forms of organized crime in India. Despite the existence of multiple statutory safeguards, international obligations, and constitutional mandates, the exploitation of children for commercial sexual purposes continues unabated. The Supreme...

Misrepresentation and Fraud in Digital Transactions

The rapid expansion of digital commerce has transformed the way individuals and businesses enter into transactions. Online marketplaces, digital contracts, and electronic payments have increased efficiency and accessibility. However, this digital shift has also amplified the risks of misrepresentation and...

Freedom of Speech, Judicial Restraint, and Democratic Constitutionalism in India

Context The right to free speech and expression constitutes the foundation of any constitutional democracy. In India, this right is enshrined in Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and has been consistently affirmed by the judiciary as vital for political participation,...

Ambiguities in India’s Nuclear Liability Law: Implications and International Relevance

India’s ambition to expand its civil nuclear energy capacity is a critical pillar of its long-term energy security and climate commitments. However, this ambition has consistently faced roadblocks due to legal complexities surrounding nuclear liability, particularly under the Civil Liability...