From Crime To Process: India’s Journey Toward De Facto Death Penalty Abolition
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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
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When Safety Net Becomes A Trap
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