June 2026 Issue
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Bail Is The Rule, Jail Is The Structure: A Critical Legal Studies Critique Of Indian Bail Jurisprudence.
Abstract Indian courts often say that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception.” But if this is true, why are more than 75% of India’s prisoners undertrials, people who have not been convicted of any crime? This article asks this simple but uncomfortable question. Using a Critical Legal Studies perspective, the author examines…
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Are We Ready For Neurotechnology?
Abstract The future of human-machine interaction is quickly shifting towards a more intimate and direct relationship between humans and machines, with the aid of technology like Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). Although these advancements in medicine, communication and accessibility may seem like great opportunities, they are also risking mental privacy, cognitive freedom and human autonomy. Existing legal…
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Beautiful Words, Brutal Walls: The Politics of The PMLA
The supreme law of India, that is, the Constitution, promises every individual the fundamental right to personal liberty under Article 21 and guarantees a fair, neutral trial. Yet, the material reality of our criminal justice machinery tells a fundamentally different story. As of 2026, official data from the Enforcement Directorate demonstrates an alternate reality, with…