Corporate & Competition Law:
Latest News Research Topics:
- Supreme Court Admits Cross-Appeals In The Google Play Store Antitrust Case: Implications For Platform Dominance Regulation.
- Publicis Lawsuit Against CCI For Denial Of Access To Investigation Files: Assessing Due Process In Cartel Investigations.
- Renewed Scrutiny Of Fedex, Ups, And Dhl Executives In Logistics Antitrust Probe: Competition Law Liability In Supply Chains.
- Emerging Use Of Settlement Mechanisms In Antitrust Cases Post-2023 Amendments.
General Research Topics:
- Comparative Analysis Of Indian Antitrust Enforcement With Eu/Us Models.
- Challenges In Regulating Standard-Essential Patents In Digital Markets.
- Revisiting The Scope Of Fdi-Linked Competition Compliance.
Constitutional & Administrative Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Himachal Pradesh’s Prohibition Of Change Of Public Utilities Bill, 2025: Constitutional Scrutiny Of Property Rights And Public Purpose.
- Sc Notice On Inclusion Of Transgender-Inclusive Sexuality Education : Constitutional Basis For Curriculum Reforms.
- Judicial Review Of Pils Influencing School Education Policy.
General Research Topics:
- Expanding Scope Of Article 21 To Include Education And Identity Rights.
- Federalism And Centre-State Tensions In Public Property Regulation.
- Constitutional Doctrine On Equality In Education For Gender-Diverse Students.
Criminal Law & Human Rights
Latest News Research Topics:
- Delhi High Court Upholding Bnss Section 193(9) Safeguards: Balancing Investigative Timelines With Default Bail Rights.
- Validity Of Extended Investigations Beyond Charge-Sheet Filing Under The New Codes.
General Research Topics:
- Impact of BNSS, BNS, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam on criminal procedure fairness.
- Evolution of bail jurisprudence under Article 21.
- Comparative analysis of default bail safeguards under CrPC vs BNSS.
Judicial Administration
Latest News Research Topics:
- India’s Judicial Backlog Crossing 50 Million Pending Cases: Systemic Inefficiencies Highlighted In August 2025 Reports.
General Research Topics:
- Role of e-courts and AI-assisted systems in reducing pendency.
- Judicial accountability in backlog management.
- Comparative study of caseload management between India, UK, and US.
Media Law
General Research Topics:
- Scope Of Judicial Review Over Film Certification Decisions Under Cinematograph Act Section 6.
- Balancing Gag Orders With Freedom Of Speech In Election Periods.
- Comparative study of prior restraint jurisprudence in India and US.
Intellectual Property Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Ongoing Disputes In Deceptive Similarity: Analysis Of Mansion House Trademark Conflicts.
- Cross-Border Enforcement Concerns In GI Protection For Kolhapuri Chappals And Similar Designs.
General Research Topics:
- Liability Of E-Commerce Platforms For Counterfeit Goods.
- Procedural Lapses In Ip Litigation: Scope Of Judicial Reform.
- Homonymous Gi Disputes: Lessons From Pisco Litigation.
Tax Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Understanding the timeline and implications of the Income‑Tax Act, 2025 coming into effect on April 1, 2026, replacing the 1961 Act.
- Evaluating the shift from “Previous Year/Assessment Year” to a unified ‘Tax Year’ concept introduced in the new Act.
- Defining and taxing Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs): Inclusion of cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets in the statutory regime.
- Refunds on belated returnn – new allowances restoring refund claims even when filing is late.
- Exploring the CBDT’s extension of tax exemptions for Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds until 2030 – impact on investment climate.
- Examining removal of penalty sub‑clause under Section 263 restoring zero-penalty privilege for small taxpayers – implications for non-filers claiming refunds.
Trade & Commercial Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Carriage Of Goods By Sea Act, 2025 : Modernization Of Bills Of Lading And Digitization
- Indian Ports Act, 2025 : Centralized Port Governance Vs Federalism Concerns
- Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 : Implications For Safety, Seafarer Welfare, And Pollution.
- Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Act, 2025: Balancing Industry Growth And Consumer Protection.
Technology, Gaming & Regulatory Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- First legal challenge against the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 – constitutional validity of nationwide restrictions on money games.
- Skill vs. chance debate: Legality of banning fantasy sports platforms despite SC precedents recognising skill-based games.
- Impact of blanket bans on e-sports firms – potential violations of trade and occupation rights under Article 19(1)(g).
- Role of the Ministry of Electronics and IT vs State Governments – overlapping jurisdiction in regulating banned online games.
- Constitutional scrutiny of centralising regulation of online games vis-à-vis state gaming legislations (like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu bans).
- International investment arbitration risks: FDI-backed gaming platforms exploring BIT claims against India for regulatory takedowns.
General Research Topics:
- Economic consequences of banning online games – revenue loss vs. public interest justification.
- Judicial review of morality as a ground for banning games.
- Enforcement challenges of banning offshore-hosted gaming apps and platforms.
- Interplay between consumer protection law and gaming addiction regulation.
