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The Watched Republic: Surveillance and the Shrinking Space for Dissent in India
Abstract This article examines the expanding use of biometric surveillance, particularly facial recognition technology, against protesters in…
Dissent in Designated Spaces: A Rawlsian Critique of Spatial Constraints on the NEET Student
Abstract The increasing dependence of the Indian government on spatial containment, which effectively pushes public…
The Free Movement of Goods in The EU: Developments and Future Prospects
Abstract This article examines the free movement of goods under EU law, focusing on the…
Planning and Zoning Disputes with Local Authorities in the UK: Insights from Case Law and Emerging Lessons
Abstract Planning and zoning disputes involving local planning authorities in England and Wales continue to…
AI-Generated Evidence And The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Rethinking Authentication Standards
Abstract AI has transformed the nature of evidence, allowing the production of extremely convincing synthetic…
January 2026 Issue
Settled Position or Persisting Confusion: Examining the Evolving Jurisprudence on PMLA Offence vis-à-vis Predicate Offence
One of the current debates relating to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”)…
Can India Host the 2030 Commonwealth Games if Its Air Remains Toxic? A Wake-Up Call for Environmental Responsibility and Athlete Health
Every major sporting event claims to be a celebration of human potential, but if India…
The Development of Representative and Class Action Suits in India
Collective legal action, where groups of persons affected by a similar legal issue seek redress…
The Digital Infrastructure and Environmental Law in India: An Unaddressed Area
On 10th of December 2025, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft announced about the Microsoft investment…
ESG-Washing Under BRSR: How Effective Is India’s Mandatory Sustainability Reporting?
Abstract The article discusses the question of whether the mandatory Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting…
When Systems Fail Millions: Class Action Litigation In Aviation, Railways, And Public Transport Delays
Abstract Transportation and logistics is the lifeline of modern economic frameworks, so any kind of…
When Safety Net Becomes A Trap
Abstract This piece is about a feeling most of us recognise but rarely name. The…
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