Law and Tech
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Coding Sustainability: Is The ‘Right To Repair’ India’s Key To Sustainable AI Development?
ABSTRACT As the Indian government continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) to advance economic growth, innovation, and technological self-reliance, the environmental consequences of AI development and deployment demand greater attention from policymakers and the public alike. AI systems rely on resource-intensive hardware, substantial energy consumption, and frequent device replacement cycles, often exacerbated by…
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Algorithmic Justice or Psychological Bias 2.0? Rethinking AI Risk Assessment in Criminal Sentencing
This shift toward algorithmic sentencing represents a new frontier for Critical Legal Studies, where the indeterminacy of human judgment is replaced by an opaque ideology of data-driven objectivity that masks traditional power imbalances. The Facade of Objectivity – Unmasking the Neutrality Myth What if, in criminal sentencing, the most potent bias is no longer visible?…
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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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New Age Discrimination: AI and Social Justice
Abstract The blog critically examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence on social justice by studying hindrance in systematic procedures called as “algorithmic bias.” It critically scrutinizes the current digital law frameworks including the European and Indian Laws and its implementation around the world with the help of real-life examples, advocating a need for adopting an…
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Authorless Creations: Why India’s Copyright Law Is Not Ready forAI-Generated Works
Abstract With the increasing presence of AI in our lives, and its unavoidable ability to replace human thought, it is of much importance that the capability of Indian Laws in this aspect is assessed. Rooted in the assumption of human authorship, the Indian Laws fail to account for AI as an author of a creation. …
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The Service That Serves Itself: Unfair Trade Practices And Conflict Of Interest In AI Platforms Under Indian Consumer Protection Law
Imagine asking an AI-powered financial assistant embedded in a popular fintech application whether you should invest in a particular mutual fund. The assistant recommends it confidently, in fluent Hindi or English, with the warmth of a trusted advisor. What the assistant does not tell you is that the mutual fund in question is offered by…
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India’s Digital Public Infrastructure: From Platform Governance To Institutional Transformation
ABSTRACT The digital revolution in India has made Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) a critical tool in its governance reform journey. DPI is based on digitized and interconnected systems such as Aadhar, UPI, and data systems based on consent, which provide a pathway to deliver public services in a large and diversely inhabited country in a…
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From Legislative Promise to Regulatory Paradox: Why India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 Need Urgent Reform
On 14 November 2025, India took a definitive step in its digital governance journey with the notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA). These Rules were intended to give practical meaning to the Act fleshing out how personal data should be processed, protected, retained,…
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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 of 17.5 billion dollar in India to build the digital infrastructure, this boom is continuous and because of the adoption of AI, cloud computing, and to preserve the data sovereignty which mandates that the data will be kept within the…
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Generative AI vs. Ad Bots: India’s Legal Blind Spot
The digital advertising ecosystem today uses sophisticated data analytics and AI to target consumers far more precisely than traditional one-way media. Platforms like Google and social networks collect demographics and behavior to tailor ads and measure ROI. However, this precision comes at a cost – automated “bots” now generate about half of all internet traffic.…