Abstract This comment analyzes the Supreme Court’s decision in Narcotics Control Bureau v. Lakhwinder Singh, a case that sits at the contentious intersection of personal liberty and stringent anti-drug legislation. The Court, in upholding the grant of bail to an undertrial prisoner detained for over four and a half years, has delivered a crucial judicial […]
Introduction Post 2020, India’s meme consumption is at an all-time high. These creative constructs, often humorous and laden with cultural connotations, have transcended social media platforms to permeate mainstream newsrooms. As media outlets increasingly employ memes to engage audiences, questions arise regarding the legality of such practices, particularly concerning unauthorized usage and the rights of
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Introduction The recent judgment of the Supreme Court of India, in In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union Of India declaring the Zudpi jungles of Maharashtra as Protected Forests under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (“FC Act”), marks a critical juncture in Indian forest jurisprudence. Situated at the intersection of statutory interpretation, environmental constitutionalism, and
Abstract The Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025 aims at enhancing transparency, borrower protection, and systemic accountability, marking a significant evolution in regulating the digital lending industry from not only a financial but also from a data-governance perspective. This article analyses the key changes introduced and critically evaluates their strengths and drawbacks. While
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Introduction The recent Supreme Court judgment in All India Judges Association v. Union of India on the eligibility of law graduates for appearing in the examination for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) is garnering headlines for all the right reasons. This judgment has impacted the futures of lakhs of law students and graduates.
3 Years of Experience: A Complex Mandate, Lightly Reasoned Read More »
Introduction In an era where algorithms increasingly determine what we read, hear, and believe, the lawsuit filed by Asian News International (ANI) against OpenAI poses a foundational challenge to how Indian copyright law accommodates artificial intelligence. At the heart of the matter is a simple yet seismic question: can copyrighted content be ingested en masse
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Introduction Res Gestae, a latin term meaning “things done” is legally implied u/s 4 of the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (“BSA”). From Gentela Vijayavardhan Rao to Sukhar , the Indian judiciary had laid down the principles of res gestae. Judicial interpretations and scholarly opinions have distilled four key tests for determining whether facts form part
NEUROSCIENCE V. RES GESTAE: CAN THE COURTS RELY ON THE UNRELIABLE MIND? Read More »
Introduction The United States (US) ranks as the biggest trade partner and leading investor for India, with an annual bilateral trade between both countries crossing 118.2 billion US dollars worth of goods and services in FY 2023-24. This includes huge investments in sectors such as energy, technology, and manufacturing. The economic policies of the US
The maritime sector has emerged as a key frontier in the global battle against climate change. With international shipping accounting for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the urgency to decarbonise is undisputed. Against this backdrop, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency responsible for regulating shipping, adopted a revised GHG Strategy
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Introduction On March 25, 2025, the Government of Maharashtra introduced a significant regulatory shift by notifying Acacia Catechu timber, with a girth exceeding twenty-five centimetres at its thickest part, as a regulated species under Rule 37 of the Maharashtra Forest Rules, 2014. This notification makes it mandatory for timber of this species transiting into Maharashtra
