Chytanya S. Agarwal and Gaurav In this episode of Arbitrary, Chytanya (Editor, LSPR), and Gaurav (Observer, LSPR) sit down with Lubhyathi Rangarajan to discuss her rich experience on the nexus of data-driven […]
Mapping authoritarian legality using data: in conversation with Lubhyathi Rangarajan
The shift from arbitration to mediation in government contracts: an opportunity for introspection?
Ajar Rab* The Government of India’s shift from arbitration to mediation for disputes over INR 10 crores in public procurement, announced in June 2024, has sparked a debate among stakeholders. This article […]
Countering non-consensual deepfakes: proposing a legal solution
Saumya Ranjan Dixit* This article examines the legal inadequacies in India for addressing non-consensual deepfakes that cause non-economic harm to ordinary individuals. Current laws, including the IT Act, DPDPA, and IPC, focus […]
Grading §409 of the IPC in the context of white-collar crime
Viraj Thakur* This piece argues for the need for statutory intervention in grading (presenting statutory subdivisions of a crime in terms of ingredients, sentencing, etc.) §409 of the IPC, which deals with […]
International climate finance negotiations: successes, disappointments, and hopes
Rahul Mohanty* Climate Finance, a key enabler of climate change mitigation and adaptation actions, particularly in the global south, has been at the centre of international climate negotiations in the last few […]
Lease v. license: applicability of the tamil nadu regulation of rights and responsibilities of landlord and tenants act, 2017
Devansh Kaushik* This article seeks to examine the applicability of the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenants Act, 2017 (“TN Act”) on license agreements. It applies statutory […]
Situating Automated Decision-Making jurisprudence within Data Protection Frameworks: A study of intersections between GDPR and EU Artificial Intelligence Act- Part I
Amit Kumar* Automated decision-making systems are increasingly animating various facets of human activities. These systems, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), hold the promise of streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving innovation. However, […]
Situating Automated Decision-Making jurisprudence within Data Protection Frameworks: A Study of intersections between GDPR and EU Artificial Intelligence Act- Part II
Amit Kumar* Automated decision-making systems are increasingly animating various facets of human activities. These systems, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), hold the promise of streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving innovation. However, […]
Institutionalising Participatory Approach to Judicial Reforms
Jyotika Randhawa* and Deepika Kinhal** The Indian Judiciary is notorious for being slow-moving not only in the disposal of cases but also in the adoption of reforms. The article illustrates that new […]
The Elephant Not in the Room: The DPDPA’s failure to regulate behavioural tracking
Sriya Sridhar* While India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (‘DPDPA’) focuses on a consent-based framework for data collection and processing like the GDPR and other jurisdictions, it fails to address the […]
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