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Informed Consent or Legal Fiction? Digital Literacy and Privacy under India’s DPDP Rules
Read more: Informed Consent or Legal Fiction? Digital Literacy and Privacy under India’s DPDP RulesBy – Shreya Maheshwari Abstract Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, were notified on 14 November 2025. These rules aim to provide a citizen-centric framework for privacy protection by providing consent notices in simple language under SARAL principles of simplicity, accountability, authenticity, and lawfulness. This article argues that the requirement for a detailed itemised…
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Social Security for Gig and Platform Workers: Promise or Illusion?
Read more: Social Security for Gig and Platform Workers: Promise or Illusion?By — Srisoniya Subramoniam Abstract The gig and platform economy has had a rapid expansion recently, which has fundamentally altered traditional employment relationships. The older labour laws were incompetent in addressing such flaws, but the new codes, especially the Social Security Code of 2020 has been capable of addressing certain issues and providing recognition to…
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The Paradox of Progress: Social Security Reforms Without Worker Security
Read more: The Paradox of Progress: Social Security Reforms Without Worker SecurityBy – Sai Ruchitha Abstract This article critically evaluates the Social Security Code, 2020, focusing on its impact on gig workers, women domestic workers, and fixed-term employees in India. While the Code expands coverage and aligns several provisions with ILO standards, many protections remain discretionary rather than enforceable rights. The reforms represent progress in principle…
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Centralisation through Codification: Federal Concerns under India’s New Labour Code
Read more: Centralisation through Codification: Federal Concerns under India’s New Labour CodeBy – Aasmi Bali Abstract The recent labour law reforms used in India were summarised into four Labour Codes that were launched with the objective to simplify compliance, facilitate ease of doing business, and standardise labour regulation. This article, however, argues that the codification process has also been instrumental in enabling a pronounced centralisation of…
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Re-examining Job Security and Labour Flexibility under India’s Industrial Relations Code
Read more: Re-examining Job Security and Labour Flexibility under India’s Industrial Relations CodeBy – Shreya Maheshwari Abstract The four new labour codes, including the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, were introduced to ensure social security and dignity of workers while promoting industry growth. However, the regulations under…
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Intellectual Property in Startup Exit Strategies: Legal Dimensions of M&A, Acquisitions, and IPOs
Read more: Intellectual Property in Startup Exit Strategies: Legal Dimensions of M&A, Acquisitions, and IPOsBy – Sai Ruchitha Abstract: This article evaluates the central role of intellectual property in shaping the success of startup exit mechanisms in India. It highlights how IP maturity influences deal valuation, regulatory approval, and investor decision-making in M&A transactions and IPOs. By examining statutory requirements, due diligence practices, and cross-jurisdictional contrasts, the study shows…
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India’s Mediation Act, 2023: Symbolic Reform or Structural Change
Read more: India’s Mediation Act, 2023: Symbolic Reform or Structural ChangeBy – Shreya Maheshwari Abstract The Indian Mediation Act, 2023, was a legislative step by the government for transforming Indian dispute resolution mechanisms. While it is a progressive reform for reducing the backlog of overburdened Indian judiciary, having nearly 50 million pending cases, along with promoting collaborative and cost-effective justice in the country, compared to…
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Personality Rights: A Legal and Social Conundrum
Read more: Personality Rights: A Legal and Social ConundrumBy — Srisoniya Abstract Personality rights safeguard an individual’s identity against unauthorised commercial use. Personality rights attach to an individual, particularly someone well-known in the public eye, such as a celebrity, whose identifiable traits may be misused for monetary gain. This article explores the scope of personality rights through perusing the existing statutory framework and…
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Cultural Commodification or Legal Empowerment? WTO’s GI and India’s TKDL
Read more: Cultural Commodification or Legal Empowerment? WTO’s GI and India’s TKDLBy – Srisoniya Subramoniam Abstract Geographical Indications (GIs) are important tools within the World Trade Organization’s framework, as they protect products linked to origin and tradition. While the intention was to safeguard indigenous heritage, debates persist over whether such measures have inadvertently transformed culture into a commercial asset. This article examines this dual nature of…
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Production Linked Schemes(PLI) and Competitive Neutrality: A Trade and Competition Law Analysis of India’s Industrial Policy
Read more: Production Linked Schemes(PLI) and Competitive Neutrality: A Trade and Competition Law Analysis of India’s Industrial PolicyBy – Gurram Sai Ruchitha Abstract India’s Production Linked Schemes (PLI) are designed to revolutionize India’s manufacturing sector by increasing domestic production, attracting investment, and promoting exports. This article analyses the economic, trade, and competition law implications of PLI, questioning its exemption from WTO scrutiny and how its high investment thresholds and selective criteria may…
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Beyond Retribution: Rethinking Victim Satisfaction through Mediation in Criminal Justice
Read more: Beyond Retribution: Rethinking Victim Satisfaction through Mediation in Criminal JusticeBy — Srisoniya Subramoniam Abstract The criminal justice system often lacks the humanity that is required of it. In the Indian context, wherein criminal prosecutions have in rem proceedings, the victim often is put at a secondary position, with the State becoming the Primary Prosecuting Party. This disregard for the victim during the trial is…
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Granting Anti-Arbitration Injunction in Foreign Seated Arbitrations: Analysing Delhi High Court’s Decision in the Engineering Projects Case
Read more: Granting Anti-Arbitration Injunction in Foreign Seated Arbitrations: Analysing Delhi High Court’s Decision in the Engineering Projects CaseBy – Malvika Nambiar Abstract To what extent does the power of Indian courts extend in relation to arbitration, especially when the arbitration is seated abroad? The Delhi High Court in the recent case of Engineering Projects (India) Ltd v. MSA Global LLC gave power to the courts to intervene in the case of a…
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