Access to Internet as a Fundamental Right: Cyberspace Governance and Inclusive Socio-Economic Justice in India
The rapid digitalisation of governance, commerce, education, and social interaction has transformed the internet from a technological utility into a foundational condition for the exercise of fundamental rights and socio-economic participation. In India, this transformation has received judicial recognition, particularly in Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India, where the Supreme Court affirmed the integral role […]
Algorithmic Error and Medical Negligence in India: Navigating the Regulatory Vacuum in AI-Driven Healthcare
The malfunctioning of AI-enabled healthcare systems exposes a pronounced structural gap within India’s medico-legal framework, wherein established doctrines of medical negligence struggle to accommodate automated decision-making. Indian law, historically grounded in human-centric notions of duty of care, standard of care, and proximate causation, does not clearly attribute liability when diagnostic or therapeutic errors arise from […]
The Confession Conundrum: Doctrine analysis on Code of Criminal Procedure Section 164 (183 BNSS)– Boon or Bane towards Criminal Justice System.
The lack of definition of the term ‘confession’ in the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023) is indeed an affair of grave concern, where it cannot be treated as a legal loophole. It can be considered an intelligent approach taken by the judiciary, keeping in mind the need to leave a little […]
Addressing the Digital Divide: Lessons from India
The paper examines the gap between urban and rural areas in accessing digital technology is a big issue, especially in countries like India. People in cities have internet facilities like fast connections, affordable prices and reliable services. On the other hand villagers face problems like weak network signals, poor infrastructure and high internet costs. This […]
Role of Forensic Science and Digital Evidence in Criminal Justice
The integration of law, science, and technology in the evolving criminal justice environment has re-established the way guilt and innocence are established. Justice cannot simply be done but must be seen to be done and as rightly pointed out this philosophy is more so applicable in an age where scientific accuracy and electronic footprint are […]
A Vow Without Voice: The Constitutional Silence on Marital Rape
This paper critically examines the legal, constitutional, and socio-cultural dimensions of the marital rape exception in India, specifically analyzing Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code. The primary objective is to evaluate the tension between patriarchal marital traditions and modern constitutional values. Utilizing a qualitative and analytical methodology, the study examines Indian […]
Digital Media, Society, and Democratic Accountability: Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital Age”
Digital media has fundamentally transformed the relationship between society and democratic accountability in the digital age. The rapid expansion of internet technologies, social networking platforms, and mobile communication has enabled unprecedented access to information and increased citizen participation in public discourse. Individuals are no longer passive consumers of information; instead, they actively engage in shaping […]
The Role of Informal Justice Systems in Modern Justice Administration
Informal justice systems have long coexisted with formal legal institutions and continue to play a significant role in justice administration, particularly in developing and post-colonial societies. Rooted in local customs, traditions, and community values, these systems provide accessible, affordable, and culturally relevant mechanisms for dispute resolution. This paper examines the relevance of informal justice systems, […]
Automated Decision-Making and the Rule of Algorithm: Challenges to Accountability in Indian Governance
The increasing use of automated decision-making (ADM) systems in public governance marks a shift in how administrative and judicial decisions are made and implemented. ADM systems offer unmatched efficiency and consistency in handling large volumes of data, but they also raise concerns regarding transparency, accountability, and fairness. The opaque nature of algorithmic processes, often described […]
Patient Rights, Informed Consent and Health Data Protection in the Digital Age: A Critical Analysis of India’s DPDP Regime and Emerging Digital Healthcare Practices
The rapid digitisation of the healthcare sector via telemedicine, AI-based diagnostic technologies, and electronic health records has changed the doctor-patient relationship in India, and the situation has become complicated due to issues of patient rights, informed consent, and health data security. Although both the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. and the draft DPDP Rules, […]