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The Dematerialisation Shift: India’s Journey from Physical Shares to Electronic Certainity

Published On: April 12th 2026 Authored By: Shreya Dhawan Maharishi Markandeshwar Deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala Abstract India’s corporate landscape is undergoing a significant digital transformation. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), through its October 2023 notification, made dematerialisation of securities mandatory for all private companies, except small companies. This article examines the legal […]

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India’s New Criminal Codes in Practice: Judicial Interpretation and Early Implementation Challenges

Published On: April 12th 2026 Authored By: Devanshi Agarwal O.P Jindal Global University Introduction The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) represent the most sweeping reform of India’s criminal justice framework since independence.[1] These three laws replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of

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DE FACTO CAREGIVERS AND CHILD WELFARE: JUDICIAL RECOGNITION BEYOND STATUTORY PARENTHOOD

Published On: April 11th 2026 Authored By: Vaidehi Sharma Symbiosis Law School, Noida Introduction Indian family law has traditionally been organised around specific legal categories like biological parenthood, adoption, and guardianship. Laws on child custody generally assume that caregiving naturally follows from recognised parental status. However, current social realities in India are far more complex.

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Modernising India’s Direct Tax Framework: The Income Tax Act, 2025

Published On: April 11th 2026 Authored By: Sai Indira G CMRU SOLS Abstract The Income Tax Act, 2025 marks the most comprehensive overhaul of India’s direct tax framework in over six decades. This article examines the structural simplification, digital-first administration, and fiscal adjustments introduced by the Act. It also offers a critical analytical assessment of

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Implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: Challenges, Compliance, and the Future of Privacy in India

Published On: April 11th 2026 Authored By: Anukriti Singh City Law College, University of Lucknow Abstract The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) marks a watershed moment in India’s digital governance. This article critically examines the implementation challenges of the Act, the compliance expectations for key stakeholders, and the institutional innovations that can

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