This short article is written by Dr. Pranjya Paramita Panda, Asst.Professor,Rourkela Law College, M.S. Law  University, coauthored by Anusmita Mahanta, a  4th Sem. LL.M. student from P.G. Dept. of Law, Sambalpur University.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Abstract

Digital privacy poses a new challenge in the technology-driven world. The right to Privacy, which is practised under Article 21 of our Constitution, is affirmed as a fundamental right and includes the protection of personal data or privacy of data. But now in this digital world, the major concern is for the security of data. Due to the proliferation of technology and the huge collection and storage of data, people are more aware of the risks and vulnerabilities related to their information and personal data. On one hand, the Right to privacy is a fundamental right, while on the other hand, data protection is a legal framework in this digital Era. Due to growth in digital technologies, it is very challenging nowadays to protect personal Data or Data Privacy, which ultimately leads towards a comprehensive law to regulate the same. And subsequently, in August 2023, the landmark legislation named the DPDP Act,2023, for data protection in India and handling digital data. Strict implementation of the Act will make this paradigm shift from right to privacy to personal data protection very safe and protected. Because nowadays privacy is not just about isolation, but it also refers to empowerment.

Keywords:  Fundamental Rights, Privacy, Challenges, Data Protection, Technology

This short article is written by Bhavanya E K, a BBA LLB (Hons.) 3^rd year student of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University Trichy, Tamil Nadu. 

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India needs to move away from the current “take, make, throw” system and adopt a circular economy, a model where materials are reused, repaired, and recycled so that almost nothing is wasted. This paper looks at how India can make this shift through stronger laws and policies. It studies the existing legal framework and highlights key challenges such as poor waste segregation, weak enforcement, and the under-recognition of informal waste workers. Suggesting practical solutions, where, by treating waste as a valuable resource, India can not only create employment and reduce pollution but also take a major step towards achieving the vision of a clean, sustainable, and prosperous circular economy.

Keywords: Circular Economy, Waste to Wealth, Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Informal Waste Workers

This short article is written by R.Madhumitha, a student of The Tamilnadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University (SOEL). 

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Preventive detention is a unique concept validated by laws like the National Security Act and a controversial aspect of our Indian constitution. It permits detention without charge or trial in order to remove certain threats to individual liberty and national security. The executive power under these laws and Indian constitution’s fundamental rights are inherently conflicted subject matter examined in this article. This article also covered the foundation of preventive detention in constitutional aspects, its evolution in earlier days, procedural protections afforded to detainees, and other landmark judicial interpretations. At last it evaluates the current legal system which balances individual liberty and national security. 

KEYWORDS:

Preventive Detention; National Security; Article 22; Personal Liberty; Indian Constitution; Judicial Review.

This short article is written by S Keerthana, a student of The Tamil Nadu DR Ambedkar Law University, Taramani, Chennai. 

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The context of federalism is much complex in the country’s governance. This gathers the varied autonomous bodies into a single union umbrella of union/federal. Federalism concentrates upon the unity and distribution or decentralization of power between the national and the states. The citizens of the federal state share will act on the authorities of the two governments whose position and powers are very well defined but they aren’t in the watertight containers. The article 370 in the constituent assembly had a significant role to give them a special status due to their historical setback. The abrogation happens to be a concept of being discussed as the constituent assembly declared not to modify the special status without the special constituent assembly. National security laws are general guiding principles to the country’s diplomatic, intelligence, military, social and criminal foundations. 

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Federalism, decentralization, watertight containers, constituent assembly, national security and relations.

This short article is written by K. RANJITH, a student of School Of Excellence In Law, TNDALU. 

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India’s approach to corporate insolvency resolution has evolved from the framework established under the sick industrial companies act, 1985 to the current system governed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The board of industrial and financial reconstruction was created to facilitate the revival of sick industrial companies. However, its effectiveness was compromised due to more delays, complicative procedures, and insufficient participation from creditors. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code established the National Company Law Tribunal as the adjudicating authority, leading to a streamlined resolution process with fixed timelines. The shift from BIFR to NCLT was intended to improve asset value and promote economic stability. This article critically examines the transformation from BIFR to NCLT and it also evaluates the impact on companies’ insolvency resolution in India.

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Corporate Insolvency, BIFR, NCLT, Revival, Sick industries, Resolution.

This short article is written by Aanchal Agarwal, a student of Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College, Pune.

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Marital rape remains one of the most silenced violations in India. It hides behind domestic walls, masked by the idea of marital duty and emotional loyalty. Even after the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the law continues to exempt husbands from punishment for non-consensual intercourse with their wives. This article is written from a place of empathy and reflection. It questions why the law hesitates to acknowledge that consent does not vanish after marriage. Through emotional reasoning and legal awareness, it argues that the absence of criminalisation is not just a legislative gap but a moral failure.

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Marital Rape, Consent, BNS 2023, Gender Justice, Silence, Law and Autonomy

This short article is written by Abhirath Narasimhan of RV University, School of Law. 

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Littering and improper Waste Management are a major problem in India. The paper performs a comparative analysis between the cities of Indore and Bengaluru. Bengaluru struggles with poor waste management despite having strict penalties while Indore is one of the cleanest cities in India in addition to having strict penalties. Using this analysis, combining sociological theory and realist jurisprudence it is concluded that imposition of stricter penalties and conducting awareness campaigns cannot bring change. Civic Pride and Durkheim’s Organic Solidarity are central concepts in decoding the problem of littering. Culture and household values are critical in shaping public attitude. Karl Llewellyn’s realist view that law must consider lived realities and social behavior, not just exist on paper is essential in demystifying the stubborn habit of poor waste management. For lasting impact, the state must act not as an enforcer, but as a leader.

Key words:  Solidarity, Pride, Culture, Cleanliness, Realist 

The short article is written by K GOPIKA, an LL.M student at the Department of Law, Central University of Kerala.

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In the State of Kerala boasts some of the best health indicators in India, disparities in reproductive health persist among its tribal (indigenous) populations.This study analyses the extent of knowledge gaps and low contraceptive use among tribal women, how these gaps are caused by cultural and infrastructure barriers, and suggests focused interventions using data from Wayanad district. A cross-sectional study of 2,495 tribal women from Paniya, Kurichiyar, Adiya, Kattunaicken, and other tribal groups, aged 15 to 49, revealed that only roughly 26.4% of them currently use contraceptives, compared to roughly 58.5% of the rest of Kerala’s population. Key determinants include tribe group, education level, living conditions, and fertility desires; cultural practices regarding menstruation, decision-making dynamics, and infrastructural deficits further limit access; and more than half of the respondents had poor knowledge of contraceptives, with oral contraceptive pill use being particularly low (4.8%). This paper makes the case for culturally sensitive educational outreach, improved service delivery, community participation, and measures to reduce social vulnerability.

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TRIBAL WOMEN, KERALA, WAYANAD, CONTRACEPTIVE USE, KNOWLEDGE, FERTILITY INTENTIONS, HEALTH DISPARITIES, CULTURAL BARRIERS.

This short article is written by N. Likhitha Prasad, an LLM Student of Jain (Deemed-to-be-University) School of Law, Bengaluru. 

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The rapid growth of digital technologies and internet penetration in India has opened up once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for communication, commerce, and governance. However, in tandem with these benefits, cybercrime has reared its head as a serious threat. One of the most noted forms of this phenomenon is called “Digital Arrest” – a sophisticated scam that relies on fear, authority and psychological manipulation to extort funds from unsuspecting individuals. In incidents of Digital Arrest, criminals impersonate law enforcement officers, customs officials, or other government authorities, and individuals are falsely implicated of committing crimes, such as narcotics trafficking, money laundering, or other cyber offenses, and subsequently intimidate them in real time via video calls, surveil them at home, all the while threatening to arrest them or seize their property unless they produce financial payment as falls to clean their name. 

This study addresses the meaning, modus operandi and legal implications of digital arrest scams in an Indian context, as well the various cyber techniques deployed by criminals, ranging from caller ID spoofing, phishing, counterfeit documents to the impersonation of a judicial or law enforcement authority. The paper carefully examines the social, psychological and economic implications for victims of digital arrest, beyond just loss of financial funds, but also severe mental trauma, social dislocation and extreme cases of victim suicides. The legal analysis relies on the  Information Technology Act, 2000, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, exploring just how existing laws deal with crimes of cheating, impersonation, forgery, and extortion in digital spaces. The courts and others have reinforced in multiple ways that there is no legal basis for arrest via online means; hence, “digital arrest” can only be viewed as fraudulent. Despite the fact that the government has established a number of channels for victims to report such illegal behavior, notably through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C) and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the 1930 telephone helpline.  Despite recent specific warnings to the public, the issue continues to worsen, as seen in reference to the thousands of crores of rupees in financial loss.

This research promotes deeper discussion about the potential to strengthen law enforcement capacity, increase cyber literacy, forge effective international cooperation and establish victim support initiatives through analysis of case studies and statistical information. In conclusion, the study concludes that the challenge of preventing or defending against digital arrest scams will require societal shifts to alertness or resilience that should include legal and technological means as well as literacy in the digital ecosystem, through societal awareness and action.

Keywords: Digital Arrest, Cybercrime, Impersonation, Online Fraud, Cybercriminals

This short article is written by Dr. Puranjan Prasad Paul, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, The ICFAI University Tripura

Abstract: The shift into the digital age has utterly transformed the concept of privacy, moving it beyond old-fashioned concerns to face complex new challenges. The core issue is how massive data collection, powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI), and pervasive social media now threaten our personal space. Historically, privacy has evolved from a simple property issue into a recognized fundamental human right. The article highlights key digital dangers: vast surveillance by corporations and governments, the inherent unfairness of algorithmic bias, and the slow erosion of individual freedom through data profiling and the “chilling effect” on free expression. It then examines global legal responses, specifically analyzing the GDPR, the CCPA, and India’s DPDP Act, noting their strengths and weaknesses. To fully protect privacy, the article ultimately proposes a holistic approach involving “privacy-by-design,” demanding more transparency, implementing robust technical safeguards, and fostering international cooperation to secure our data in an interconnected world. 

Keywords: Right to Privacy, Digital Privacy, Social Media Privacy, DPDP Act