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Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Data Protection in South Africa: Evaluating the Limits of POPIA in Regulating Automated Decision-Making

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Published On: June 19, 2026 Authored By: Malehlohonolo Msibi Regenesys Business School Introduction The proliferation of artificial intelligence systems across public and private sectors has fundamentally altered the relationship between individuals, technology, and the law. In South Africa, as elsewhere, AI-driven tools now influence decisions affecting employment, creditworthiness, access to services, and even criminal justice […]

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The legal status of marital rape in India: A critical analysis of criminal law and the need for legal reform

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Published On: June 19, 2026 Authored By: Mutahira Afifa St Joseph’s College of Law Abstract Marital rape continues to be one of the most contested questions in Indian criminal law. Although consent and personal autonomy are recognised as fundamental constitutional values, forced sexual relations within marriage are, in general, excluded from the legal definition of

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Live-in Relationship in India: A Critical Socio-Legal Analysis 

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Published On: June 18, 2026 Authored By: Manjiri Vaidya Government New Law College Indore Abstract Live-in relationships have become increasingly common in India, particularly among young people, owing to shifts in lifestyle and social values. Marriage occupies a central place in Indian society, yet growing numbers of couples are choosing to cohabit without entering into

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Selective Outrage And The Law: Why Some Jokes Lead To FIRs While Others Don’t?

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Published On: June 18, 2026 Authored By: Siddhi Rajput Abstract Over the last decade, India’s stand-up comedy culture has grown into an important forum for social and political discourse. However, comedians are increasingly subjected to First Information Reports (FIRs), cancellations, and criminal investigations based on political timing and identification rather than objective legal norms. This

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Supreme Court Bench Size Expansion: How The Ordinance Treats The Symptom Rather Than The Underlying Disease

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Published On: June 18, 2026 Authored By: Sakshi Singh National Law University, Delhi Abstract The Supreme Court of India is currently facing a long-standing challenge of a growing backlog of cases, with the number recently crossing an all-time high of 93,731 pending cases. To tackle this, the executive has continuously followed a mathematics-driven approach of

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