Published Articles
Browse our collection of peer-reviewed research articles on law and governance.
“Election Law and De-Regulation of Political Advertising Online: Legal Safeguards in India’s 2024 Elections”
The digital transformation of political communication has radically altered the architecture of
electoral democracy in India. As political parties increasingly migrate their campaigns from
physical rallies and traditional media to social-media platforms, the boundaries between free
expression, po...
Water Law, Transboundary Rivers and India: Legal Mechanisms in the Era of Climate Change
Water is one of the most critical natural resources in the twenty-first century, and its governance determines the
stability of nations, the vitality of ecosystems, and the sustainability of economies. India, with its dense
population, agrarian dependence, and monsoon-driven hydrology, sits at the...
Migration Law and Refugee Rights in South Asia: Legal Gaps and 2023–24 Developments.
Migration and refugee flows have long shaped the political, demographic, and legal landscapes of South
Asia. The region—comprising India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives, and
Afghanistan—hosts more than six million cross-border migrants and refugees, yet lacks a un...
Legal Aspects of Autonomous Vehicles in India: Liability, Insurance and Regulatory Framework.
The emergence of autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles represents one of the most transformative
technological shifts in modern mobility, intersecting artificial intelligence, data governance, and transport
regulation. Around the world, legal systems are being forced to reconsider long-standing ...
Right to Education and Digital Learning Platforms: Legal Issues in India’s Post-Pandemic Education Sector
The Covid-19 pandemic transformed the landscape of education more dramatically than any event since the
enactment of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 (RTE Act). Overnight,
classrooms migrated to screens; digital platforms substituted chalkboards; and constitutional c...
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Indian Financial Regulation: Legal Challenges and Consumer Risks
Blockchain technology has emerged as one of the most transformative innovations of the twenty-first century,
promising decentralisation, transparency, and immutability in financial transactions. In India, however, the
rise of cryptocurrencies has been accompanied by deep regulatory uncertainty, os...
Space Law and Private Sector Participation: India’s Legal Preparedness for Commercial Space Missions
The twenty-first century has marked a paradigm shift in the human utilisation of outer space. What was once
the exclusive preserve of nation-states has now become a dynamic and competitive arena involving private
enterprises, start-ups, and transnational corporations. This transformation has been ...
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosures: Legal Mandates for Indian Corporations and Enforcement Challenges
The emergence of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures as a central pillar of corporate
accountability marks a fundamental reorientation in the relationship between business, society, and the state.
In India, where rapid economic expansion coexists with persistent social inequity ...
Family Law Reform and Same-Sex Marriage Legalisation Movements: Comparative Study – India vs Commonwealth Nations
The struggle for the recognition of same-sex marriage has emerged as one of the defining human-rights debates
of the twenty-first century, reshaping the conceptual boundaries of family, citizenship, and equality across legal
systems. Within the Commonwealth—a network of nations bound by shared c...
Health Law and Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons from India’s Legal Framework Post-Covid
The COVID-19 pandemic was the greatest test of India’s constitutional and administrative machinery since
Independence, exposing structural fragilities in the country’s health-law framework while simultaneously
generating momentum for legal reform. Between 2020 and 2024, India’s experience mo...