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The Transgender Persons (Protection Of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026: A Critical Analysis OF Constitutional Guarantees And International Human Rights Standards

Published On: August 22, 2026 Authored By: Sathiya S Government Law College, Villupuram   Abstract The acknowledgment and safeguarding of transgender rights in India have experienced notable legal advancements over the last ten years. Following the pivotal ruling in National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India (2014), the Indian Parliament enacted the Transgender Persons […]

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Data Privacy and Digital Surveillance in India: Need for a Stronger Legal Framework

Published On: August 22, 2026 Authored By: Solihah Rashid Univeristy of Kashmir   1. Introduction In the modern digital era, the rapid growth of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has fundamentally altered the model of human interaction, commercial transactions, and state governance. While this technological revolution has democratized access to services and administrative efficiency, it

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Reforming Adoption Law in India: A Constitutional Analysis of the Juvenile Justice Amendment Act, 2021

Published on: 21st August 2026 Authored by: Prajna Sarkar Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (NMIMS) Abstract Adoption is a legal process that permanently establishes a parent-child relationship and secures a child’s right to a stable family environment.[1] In India, adoptions are primarily governed by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

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WARNED TWICE, IGNORED TWICE: LEGISLATIVE INERTIA AND THE MARITAL RAPE EXCEPTION FROM IPC TO BNS

Published on: 21st August 2026 Authored by: GP Sanjay Symbiosis Law School, Pune Abstract The enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (“BNS”) offered a critical opportunity to align Indian criminal law with contemporary constitutional principles.[1][2] However, Section 63 Exception 2 — the marital rape exception — survived with only a minimal alteration: raising the

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Flag State Jurisdiction, Sovereign Immunity, and India’s Enforcement Gap: A Critical Reappraisal of the Enrica Lexie Award

Published on: August 20, 2026 Authored By: Devesh Kumar Amity Law School, Amity Univeristy   I. Introduction The law of the sea has long balanced two competing instincts: the flag state’s claim to exclusive control over its vessels, and the coastal state’s interest in policing waters where its own nationals live, work, and occasionally die.

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