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Problems of the Cosmos Final

Problems of the Cosmos: Issues persisting in the laws of the Outer Space in an Era of Commercialisation

In this article, the author talks about various treaties and conventions regulating activities in the Outer Space and recommends changes to these old laws to allow them to better cater to needs of increasingly commercialised world.

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Privacy Post-Puttaswamy

Privacy Post-Puttaswamy: The Need for State Intervention and its Implications on Individual Autonomy

In this post, the author talks about the need to positively enforce the right to privacy, post the Puttaswamy judgment. In doing so, the author also argues for increased state intervention (via a data protection law) for the protection of privacy on the internet.

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The Law of State Responsibility: Concerns Presented by Contemporary Environmental Law In Its Application

This essay was awarded the 1st Position at the IDIA-TCLF National Essay Writing Competition, 2021, on the theme, “Intersection of Environment and the Law: Analyzing the Evolving Legal Regime”. The essay focuses upon the challenges presented by contemporary environmental law issues in the application of the law of state responsibility under international law.

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The Testing Challenge of Bio-Medical Waste Management During Covid-19

This essay was awarded the 2nd Position at the IDIA-TCLF National Essay Writing Competition, 2021, on the theme, “Intersection of Environment and the Law: Analyzing the Evolving Legal Regime”. This focuses upon the issue of bio medical waste management in India in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the laws governing the treatment and disposal of such waste.

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EIA and Public Participation in India Shortcomings and Way-forward_

EIA and Public Participation in India: Shortcomings and Way Forward

This essay was awarded the 3rd Position at the IDIA-TCLF National Essay Writing Competition, 2021, on the theme,”Intersection of Environment and the Law: Analyzing the Evolving Legal Regime”. In this essay, the authors have attempted to highlight the various shortcomings in the EIA and Public Participation regime in India, particularly focusing upon the Draft EIA Notification, 2020.

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