If you are a law student and love research, here’s our flagship article. Our team has meticulously prepared a list of 50 top contemporary topics for research in February 2025 across a number of legal subjects. Happy Researching!
I. Constitutional Law and Civil Rights:
- Latest News:
- Evaluating the Constitutional Implications of Election Handouts: Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Stance on ‘Class of Parasites'”
- Assessing the Impact of the Withdrawal of the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on Legal Reforms in India
- Analysing the Constitutional Challenges of Regulating Online Hate Speech versus Protecting Free Expression in India.
- Governor’s Discretion and Transparency: A Study of the Tamil Nadu v. Governor Controversy over Withholding Bills.
- Discuss the Supreme Court’s Stance on limiting intervention applications in challenges to the Places of Worship Act.
- General:
- Evolution of Personal Laws in India and the Debate on Uniform Civil Code
- The Role of Public Interest Litigation in Advancing Civil Rights and Social Justice in India.
- Constitutional Validity and Judicial Oversight of Arrest Powers under the Customs and GST Acts in India.
- The Right to Internet Access as a Fundamental Right: Examining the legal framework post-Anuradha Bhasin case.
II. Criminal Law and Judicial Sentencing:
- Latest News:
- Challenges and Innovations in Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Indian Criminal Proceedings.
- The Role of Forensic Evidence and Investigative Rigour in Death Penalty Cases: A Critical Analysis of Gambhir Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh.
- Analyzing Recent Supreme Court Judgments on Bail and Domestic Violence: Implications for Criminal Jurisprudence
- Regulating Digital Content and Free Speech: Legal Challenges Arising from the ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy
- Criminal Liability of AI Developers: Can AI-generated crimes lead to prosecution under Indian penal laws?
- Marital Immunity in Sexual Offenses: A Critical Analysis of Legal Provisions Granting Husbands Immunity from Prosecution for Certain Sexual Offenses Against Their Wives
- General:
- Judicial Responses to Child Trafficking: Strengthening Legal Frameworks to Address Crimes Against Humanity.
- Time-Based Disqualification versus Lifetime Ban for Convicted Politicians: An Analysis under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- Role of Cultural and Religious Norms in Shaping Marital Rape Legislation
III. Corporate and Commercial Law:
- Latest News:
- The Impact of Tuhin Kanta Pandey’s Appointment as SEBI Chairman on Market Oversight and Investor Protection.
- Comparative Analysis of India’s IBBI Amendments and Global Best Practices in Corporate Insolvency.
- Legal Implications of Divergent Regulatory Standards in India–EU Trade Talks on Domestic Corporate Governance.
- Examine the legal processes surrounding liquor licence approvals and the impact of ongoing investigations on corporate operations, in light of the Pernod Ricard case.
- General:
- Legal Mechanisms for Recovering Assets in Banking Frauds: The Case of Mehul Choksi and the PNB Loan Scam.
- Balancing Stakeholder Interests through Enhanced Corporate Governance Mechanisms.
IV. Family and Personal Law:
- Latest News:
- Financial Support in Void Marriages: Judicial Perspectives on Permanent Alimony under the Hindu Marriage Act.
- Legal Definitions of Adultery in the Absence of Physical Relations: Implications for Maintenance Claims in Indian Family Law.
- Ensuring Social Welfare: Legal Perspectives on Maintenance Claims in Cases Involving Dual Marriages.
- Legal Rights of Unmarried Couples in India: Examining cohabitation laws and the right to inherit property.
- Transgender Rights in Adoption: Assessing the legal roadblocks faced by transgender individuals under Indian adoption laws.
V. Health Law and Bioethics
- Latest News:
- Bodily Autonomy Versus Medical Risks: Judicial Discretion in Approving Late-Term Abortions in India.
VI. Education Law
- Latest News:
- The Constitutional and Policy Implications of NEET UG as a Mandatory Criterion for Studying Medicine Abroad.
VI. Judicial Processes and Legal Institutions
- General:
- Comparative Models for Reforming the Judicial Appointment Process in India.
- Legal Reforms for Strengthening Judicial Accountability and Enhancing Public Confidence in Courts.
VII. Technology, Cyber Law, and Financial Regulations
- General:
- Balancing National Security and Individual Rights in Regulating Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure
- Legal Implications of Data Localization Mandates on International Business Operations in India
- Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Financial Law: Challenges in Regulating Fintech in India
- Government Initiatives to Undermine Encryption: Evaluating the Consequences for User Privacy and National Security
- Cybercrime and AI-Generated Fraud: Understanding the Legal Framework in Light of Supreme Court Directives on AI-Related Financial Fraud
- Cryptocurrency Taxation and Legal Framework: Evaluating Judicial Observations on Taxing Digital Assets in India
- NFTs and Copyright Law: Addressing digital ownership disputes in India’s legal framework.
- Telecommunications and Financial Obligations: The Supreme Court’s Rejection of AGR Recalculation Pleas
- General:
- The ‘Going Dark’ Debate: Encryption and Law Enforcement
VIII. International Law and Human Rights
- Latest News:
- Extradition and Human Rights: Evaluating the UK High Court’s Decision Against Extraditing an Indian Businessman
VIII. Media and Consumer Protection Law
- Latest News:
- The Legality of Influencer Marketing Disclosures: Assessing the Impact of New Guidelines on Misleading Influencer Promotions and Brand Accountability
VII. Human Rights and Gender Law
- General:
- Legal Recognition of Non-Binary Identities: Analyzing India’s Legal Framework for Recognizing and Protecting Non-Binary Gender Identities
- Parental Rights in Surrogacy Cases: Examining the Supreme Court’s Stance on Legal Disputes Over Surrogate Children’s Custody
- Legal Protections for Domestic Workers: Evaluating Labor Law Amendments to Grant Full Employment Rights to Domestic Workers
- Honor Killings and the Role of Khap Panchayats: Reviewing Judicial Measures to Curb Honor Crimes in Rural India
- Men’s Rights in Domestic Violence Cases: Analysing gender-neutral legal protections under the Domestic Violence Act.
- Legal Rights of Sex Workers: Should India decriminalise sex work? A Comparative Analysis Of Global Models.
