Handcuffing of Accused: The Interplay of BNSS and Article 21 by Vidhi Solanki     Arrest with Dignity: Arrest does not automate handcuffs on the wrist.   The practice of handcuffing an accused during arrest, detention, or transportation has always been a contentious issue in India. The Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (“BNSS”), the legal framework

AI Takes The Gavel by Jash Mistry   INTRODUCTION   What is AI? There are many ways to answer this question, but one place to begin is to consider the types of problems that AI technology is often used to address. In that spirit, we might describe AI as using technology to automate tasks that

Prevalence of Forensic Science in the New Criminal Laws – Vidhi Solanki     In 2024, India embarked on a historic overhaul of its criminal justice system with the implementation of three new laws: the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These reforms mark a significant departure from

Two Paths, Two Proceedings – An Interpretation Web of Arbitration and Insolvency – Shikha Chandlekar   In India, the relationship between Insolvency and Arbitration is quite contrasting as insolvency aims to centralize all the proceedings against a debtor to one jurisdiction hence giving proceedings in rem effect and thereby creating third party rights whereas arbitration

FRANCHISED BUSINESSES AND LEGAL ISSUES   This article discusses the most common legal issues faced by Franchised Businesses in India. Author – Charmie Africawala A.  Introduction to Franchised Business A franchised business is one that is owned by an individual or group of owners (“Franchisee”) and offers a good or service that is branded by