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 […]
Law School Policy Review & Kautilya Society
The Law School Policy Review & Kautilya Society publishes articles that analyze regulatory governance in financial markets, digital media ethics and intermediary guidelines, and legal frameworks addressing family law and property rights. It also critiques judicial procedures and explores themes of consent, autonomy, and gender within legal contexts. The content reflects interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary legal issues in India, including regulatory reforms, equity in senior citizen protections, and the intersection of law with societal norms and power structures.
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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 […]