Rishi Anand, Dhruv Bhatnagar and Riddhi Alok Puranik This comment examines MeitY’s Draft Amendments to the Information Technology (IntermediaryGuidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, which propose India’s first regulatory framework […]
Law School Policy Review & Kautilya Society
Law School Policy Review & Kautilya Society is an organization that publishes scholarly articles and commentary on legal and policy issues. Its content covers a range of topics including regulatory governance of financial markets, digital media ethics and intermediary guidelines, family law and equity, procedural critiques of judicial decisions, and analyses of legal concepts such as consent and autonomy. The organization provides a platform for legal scholars and practitioners to explore contemporary legal challenges and reforms, often with a focus on Indian law and policy frameworks.
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Parental Promises and Proprietary Estoppel: Rethinking Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act through the Lens of Equity
Ananya Garg This article examines how Section 23 operates in the fragile space where family, property, and care intersect and sometimes fracture. By reframing parental assurances, detrimental reliance, and revocation through the […]
Reconstitution of Bench in the Stray Dogs Case: A Procedural Critique of the ex-CJI’s Actions
Garima Bageria, Kshitiz Krishna Goyal and Muskaan Wahi This article critiques former CJI Gavai’s decision to reconstitute the bench in the stray dogs’ case, arguing that bypassing the original bench’s order without […]
The Paradigm of Consent: Power, Autonomy, and the Feminine in Law
Tanya Sara George This article analyses the Karnataka High Court’s reasoning in Sampras Anthony vs. State, arguing that its reliance on relational familiarity reproduces entrenched patriarchal rationalities of consent. It demonstrates how […]
The Curious Case Of Common Consent: Rethinking Verifiable Parental Consent Under The DPDPA, 2023
Nandinii Tandon and Mehul Sharma Source: The Wall Street Journal In an era where parents are overwhelmed by endless digital consent and verification demands, the Common Consent Mechanism under the US COPPA […]
Is Conciliation under the MSMED Act an Empty Formality? Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling and the 2024 Draft A&C Bill
Aryan Alampalli Source: Bar & Bench This article examines whether mandatory conciliation under Section 18 of the MSMED Act meaningfully serves its intended purpose of speedy dispute resolution. Analysing the Supreme Court’s […]
Nehru, Indira, Rajiv – Three Personalities of the Tenth Schedule
Aditya Bapat This piece explores the political personalities who shaped India’s anti-defection framework, tracing the Tenth Schedule’s evolution through the intertwined legacies of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. Moving beyond […]
Uniformly Oppressive: A Feminist Critique of the Uttarakhand UCC as a Project of Patriarchy
Ayishath Zainaba In this episode, advocate and scholar Dr. Shalu Nigam critiques the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code, arguing that it represents a coercive, top-down measure that reinforces patriarchal and majoritarian interests rather […]
Are Law Schools Just? Hidden Hierarchies of Indian Legal Education
*Ujjwal Sharma, MCIArb & Preksha Chordia Indian law universities now match global standards but also create entrenched hierarchies. This article examines how entrance exams, campus experiences, and placements—seemingly neutral—shape unequal access and […]