Indian Ban on Chinese Apps: a Tech–Armoured Retaliation or a Political Tactic?

By Navin Parik and Lokesh Vyas   India with its massive tech savvy population is often referred to as a “golden bird” especially for any tech start up both in terms of popularity as well as growth[1]. This can be fathomed by AppAnnie’s recent report which shows India as the largest growing market worldwide for … Continue reading Indian Ban on Chinese Apps: a Tech–Armoured Retaliation or a Political Tactic?

Fast Fashion: Is it a Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility to be Sustainable?

Laghavi Pahwa “Sustainable development requires human ingenuity. People are the most important resource.”- Dan Shechtman   What is Fast Fashion?  Fast Fashion essentially means manufacturing and selling economical and chic designs of clothing at a bargain price in comparison to luxury brands which sell their products at exorbitant prices that cannot be accessed by the … Continue reading Fast Fashion: Is it a Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility to be Sustainable?

Are Indian Laws Equipped To Deal With Deepfakes?

By Purvi Nema   Digital disinformation in the form of fake news or morphed pictures/videos spread like wildfire on internet and especially on social media. Owing to the avid technology and vast connectivity on the social media platforms, it becomes difficult to check the authenticity of the news and control the spread before it reaches … Continue reading Are Indian Laws Equipped To Deal With Deepfakes?

Solutions For Tackling Domestic Violence During a Lockdown

By Rahil Mehta   Introduction Domestic violence in India is an omnipresent reality that transcends homes across class, caste and religion. Indian mentality, however, is geared towards the ultimate protection of the sacred institution of marriage and the family from breaking down.[1] Such a mentality pushes a woman towards developing certain coping mechanisms that help … Continue reading Solutions For Tackling Domestic Violence During a Lockdown

Interview Series 01 – Reforms in Legal Education: In conversation with Prof. (Dr.) VS Elizabeth

(This is the first in the series of Interviews that JILS will publish as part of its Interview Series on Reforms in Legal Education) Professor Dr. VS Elizabeth is the fourth Vice Chancellor of TNNLU. She is a renowned professor and expert in the fields of History and Feminist Legal Theory, and has also taught … Continue reading Interview Series 01 – Reforms in Legal Education: In conversation with Prof. (Dr.) VS Elizabeth

Critical Analysis Of The Mumbai Gag Order: Imperative Or Intrusive?

By Shruti Gupta and Rounak Doshi   Introduction In the past few months itself, a flurry of news with no basis has circulated worldwide during the coronavirus pandemic.[1] From rumours in England about non-white patients being left to die[2] to mobs in India suggesting patients suffering from the virus must be shot dead and their … Continue reading Critical Analysis Of The Mumbai Gag Order: Imperative Or Intrusive?

Supreme Court’s Parole Order: Analysis Of The Need For Protection Of Prisoners Amidst COVID-19

By Bhawna Lakhina   Introduction Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease which is particularly dangerous for people living in overcrowded areas. Further, people who are aged or suffering from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and hypertension are at a higher risk.[1] Keeping in mind the condition of Indian prisons, the inhabitants are at a … Continue reading Supreme Court’s Parole Order: Analysis Of The Need For Protection Of Prisoners Amidst COVID-19

Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Online Dispute Resolution : An Indian Perspective

By Satrajeet Sen   “Today, almost everything is available online except justice, which continues to be denied to millions of people across the world.” [1]     Introduction This quotation was never so relevant than during the present pandemic, where most of the courts and tribunals are not functioning due to the outbreak of the … Continue reading Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Online Dispute Resolution : An Indian Perspective

Social Media And Online Policing : Legality, Barriers, And Improvement

By Samavi Srivastava and Rounak Doshi   Introduction Social media has become today’s chosen form of communication. It is undoubtedly a great advancement in technology and development; however, it comes with its own set of legal challenges. After the recent event of President Trump’s tussle with the social media platform Twitter,[1] an important and worrisome … Continue reading Social Media And Online Policing : Legality, Barriers, And Improvement