Space and Insolvency: India’s New Legal Frontier

Space and Insolvency: India’s New Legal Frontier     Space research is getting close to a new limit. A new estimate says that the space business will be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035.[1] This is because satellite and rocket-based technology is becoming more common everywhere. At the moment, technologies that use space are very important for many Continue reading


Astro-Imperialism: Unravelling the Impact of Privatizing and Militarizing Outer Space on Climate Justice and Life on Earth

Introduction  The  space race is making leaps and advances.But, it has also presented numerous obstacles in maintaining sovereignty and equity while dealing with outer space. Due to  dearth of strict regulation and various loopholes in the legal framework, there is a rapid rise in the commercialization of military in outer space that reflects a humongous Continue reading


Private Players and Public Concerns: India’s Space Race

I. Introduction From becoming the first country to land on the south pole of the moon to the world’s first 3D- printed semi-cryogenic engine, India has taken exponential leaps when it comes to space technology. Not only this, it has also ushered  into commercial space age. Although India has kept its space sector highly centralized, Continue reading


The Artemis Accords and the Future of Space Law: Implications for India’s Space Exploration Ambitions

Introduction Space is an entity that has been viewed as a global common for decades now. The doctrine of ‘common heritage for mankind’ encompasses the entire realm of space, owing to the absence of its appropriation and the common duty to exploit space resources for the benefit of mankind. The discussion around space law began Continue reading


Pune Porsche Car Accident: Is Lesser Punishment Based on Age Justifiable?

Introduction In India, the main legislation dealing with cases involving children is the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act (“JJA”), 2015. This Act acknowledges that children require different considerations and approaches compared to adult offenders. However, cases involving serious offences, such as the recent ‘Pune Porsche Car Accident Case’, raise questions about whether Continue reading


Towards Fairer Digital Markets: Understanding Digital Markets Act and Ex-ante Regulations in India

INTRODUCTION Today, India is amongst the world’s largest and fastest-growing digital markets. India’s booming e-commerce market has about 125 million users, and an additional 80 million online users are expected by 2025. However, this digital landscape is not free from dominance exercised by Digital platforms like Google, Facebook, Uber, Ola, Amazon, and Flipkart, who have Continue reading


India’s AI Revolution on the Horizon: Harmonising Economic Growth and Governance

1. Introduction: The Rise of AI in India ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (“AI”) is the new buzzword in tech circles. Nvidia CEO started this conversation by saying, “Own your own national intelligence. You cannot allow that to be done by other people.” Taking pride in owning the intelligence in the digital realm of AI implies the existence Continue reading


Legal Landscape of Arbitrability of IP Disputes in India: Future Directions for Current Conflicts

Abstract In India, ‘arbitration’ is increasingly becoming the preferred method for effective and efficient determination of any commercial dispute. The question as to whether intellectual property (“IP”) disputes can be resolved through arbitral process requires detailed consideration and understanding, as several courts in India have reserved few classes of disputes for court’s determination and reserving Continue reading


Challenging the Coloniality in Global AI Regulation Frameworks

Abstract This blog argues that the intensifying efforts to regulate AI, notably through initiatives like the EU AI Act, are predominantly driven by the Global North, often neglecting the significant socio-cultural, legal, and economic differences across countries. While there is widespread consensus that AI governance must adopt a global approach due to the technology’s borderless Continue reading