Cyber-Sovereignty Beyond Boundaries: Why the Hanoi Convention is India’s Answer to the Budapest Dilemma Author: Vinayak S.Prof. NR Madhava Menon Interdisciplinary Centre for Research Ethics and Protocols- CUSAT, Ernakulam —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Introduction Cyberspace is constantly evolving, with technological advancements profoundly influencing the lives of billions. As societies increasingly shift from physical infrastructure

After Hours, Not Off Duty: The Quest for the Right to Disconnect in India Author: Deepika GoriparthiStudent, Koneru Lakshmaiah University, VijayawadaCo-Author: Syed.ArshilStudent, Koneru Lakshmaiah University ———————————————————————————- 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Introduction “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.”— Henry David Thoreau A phone notification appears on a Sunday evening

Environmentalism, Development, and Judicial Skepticism: Reassessing the Supreme Court’s Recent Remarks on Environmental Litigation in India Author: Yedunandan BStudent, Alliance University Bangalore 💡 3 Quick Takeaways India’s environmental jurisprudence has long been regarded as one of the most progressive constitutional developments in the Global South. Historically, Indian courts have played a transformative role in environmental

Whistleblower Protection in India: Analysing the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 Author: Mallika KumariStudent, Amity University Patna 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 represents a significant legislative effort to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity within public administration. The Act seeks to protect individuals who disclose information concerning corruption, misuse of

Training the Machine: AI, Copyright, and India’s Statutory Licensing Crossroads Author: Nikhil SainiStudent, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract The explosive growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models has exposed a significant gap within India’s copyright framework. The Copyright Act, 1957, designed primarily for a pre-digital creative economy, contains no explicit provision

Social Security Code Rules, 2023: Expanding India’s Social Welfare Framework Author: Manan JhambStudent, CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, MOHALI 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Introduction The Social Security Code, 2020, together with the Social Security Code Rules, 2023, represents one of the most significant labour law reforms undertaken in India in recent years. The Code consolidates nine major social

Romeo–Juliet Clause and the POCSO Act: Balancing Child Protection and Adolescent Rights Author: Srishti SinghStudent, Gujarat national law University, silvassa ——————————————————————————————- 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract The Supreme Court of India, in State of Uttar Pradesh v. Anurudh & Anr., delivered a significant judgment on 9 January 2026 that has reignited legislative and constitutional debate

Recognising Men’s Rights in India: Towards Gender-Neutral Justice and Equal Protection Author: Aditi Singh PariharStudent, Shambhunath Institute of Law, Prayagraj —————————————————————————————————– 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract India’s legal system has historically focused on protecting women and other vulnerable groups from discrimination, violence, and social exclusion. While these protections remain essential, concerns have increasingly been raised

Marital Rape and Indian Criminal Law: Constitutional Morality, Consent, and the Need for Reform Author: Aayushi ChaudharyStudent, Asian Law College, Noida Uttar Pradesh —————————————————————————————- 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract Marital rape remains one of the most debated and controversial issues in Indian criminal jurisprudence. Despite significant constitutional developments and growing recognition of women’s rights, Indian

Encounter Killings and Human Rights: Examining the Constitutional Limits of State Power Author: Hitesh BhootraStudent, Aishwarya College of Education (Law) ———————————————————————————- 💡 3 Quick Takeaways Abstract Encounter killings continue to occupy a fiercely contested space within contemporary criminal justice discourse. While supporters often defend them as a swift response to dangerous criminality, terrorism, or public