Constitutional & Administrative Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Critically examine the Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025 (effective September 1) with respect to constitutional challenges on stricter reporting and registration duties.
- Assess the enforceability of judicially crafted parenting frameworks in light of the West Bengal High Court’s mandatory Child Access & Custody Guidelines.
General Research Topics:
- How can state and central powers be harmonized under India’s new immigration frameworks?
- Does delegated legislation in platform regulation uphold constitutional principles of free speech and proportionality?
- Is it constitutionally legitimate for courts to prescribe uniform parenting plans?
Criminal Law & Human Rights
Latest News Research Topics:
- Analyze the FIR filed under the BNS against a BJP spokesperson for threatening Rahul Gandhi: does it amount to penalizing political speech?
- Consider the Supreme Court’s warning against the misuse of criminal law for personal vendetta: where should courts draw the line between civil wrongs and criminal remedies?
General Research Topics:
- What safeguards are needed to prevent the weaponization of BNS provisions in political disputes?
- How should courts balance freedom of expression against threats to public order under Article 19(2)?
- Do India’s criminal procedures require statutory filters and pre-trial review to reduce misuse of FIRs?
Judicial Administration
Latest News Research Topics:
- Evaluate the establishment of 53 Fast Track Special Courts in Delhi for crimes against women and children: do they ensure efficiency without compromising fairness?
General Research Topics:
- What due process challenges arise in the functioning of fast-track courts?
- How should judicial manpower be allocated between special courts and regular benches?
- Can the FTSC model be scaled nationwide to reduce pendency in other categories of cases?
Environmental & Wildlife Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Examine the Supreme Court’s order for public consultation on the redrawing of Sariska Tiger Reserve’s boundary: does it enhance participatory governance in conservation?
General Research Topics:
- What is the legal role of Gram Sabhas in forest boundary modifications?
- How can community rights under the Forest Rights Act be balanced with conservation objectives?
- What lessons can India learn from Kenya’s approach to public consultation in protected area management?
Education Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Consider the Kerala High Court’s direction to finalize amendments to the State Anti-Ragging Act within four weeks: is judicial oversight necessary for campus safety?
General Research Topics:
- How does institutional liability differ under state anti-ragging laws versus UGC regulations?
- To what extent do student rights and campus autonomy fall within the ambit of Article 21?
- Is criminalization more effective than rehabilitative approaches in tackling ragging?
Labour & Social Welfare Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Analyze Karnataka’s inclusion of bike-taxi drivers under the Gig Workers Act, 2025: does it redefine worker rights in the platform economy?
General Research Topics:
- Should gig workers be classified as employees, contractors, or a separate category under labour law?
- How do state gig-worker statutes interact with central labour codes?
- What comparative lessons can India draw from EU and California’s Prop 22 on gig worker protections?
Intellectual Property & Media Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Discuss the copyright infringement claim of ₹2 crore against Bigg Boss 19: what liabilities do broadcasters face in licensing failures?
- Evaluate X’s legal challenge to India’s takedown orders: what are the limits of platform liability?
General Research Topics:
- How can copyright enforcement be strengthened for reality shows and OTT licensing?
- Is the safe harbour protection for intermediaries under IT Rules 2021 eroding?
- How should damages be calculated in Indian entertainment copyright disputes?
Technology, AI & Digital Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Examine the proposed AI incident reporting frameworks for India: can accountability be embedded in telecom and digital law?
General Research Topics:
- How do AI liability regimes in India compare with the EU AI Act and US FTC rules?
- What constitutional implications arise from algorithmic bias and automated decision-making in India?
- Are India’s cybersecurity laws adequate for regulating AI-powered systems?
Electoral Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Analyze Association for Democratic Reforms v. ECI concerning Bihar’s electoral roll revisions: what are the legal risks of voter exclusion?
General Research Topics:
- Should the right to vote be recognized as a constitutional guarantee rather than a statutory right?
- What transparency mechanisms are required for electoral roll revisions?
- What risks of mass disenfranchisement arise from digitized electoral roll management?
Taxation & Economic Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Evaluate the CBDT’s extension of tax exemptions for Sovereign Wealth and Pension Funds till 2030: do they effectively incentivize foreign investment?
- Examine early litigation on transitional provisions of the Income-Tax Act, 2025: what interpretation issues are emerging?
General Research Topics:
- How effective are tax exemptions in attracting infrastructure FDI?
- What legal clarity challenges arise in shifting from the 1961 Act to the 2025 Act?
- How should courts approach the interpretation of simplified tax provisions?
Trade, Maritime & Commercial Law
Latest News Research Topics:
- Assess the federalism implications of the new Indian Ports Act, 2025: does it overly centralize port governance?
- Review the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025: does it modernize seafarer welfare and pollution norms effectively?
General Research Topics:
- How does the 2025 Indian Ports Act differ from the 1908 Act in regulatory design?
- What environmental accountability mechanisms apply to shipping companies under the new Act?
- Does Indian maritime law now align better with IMO standards?
Personal Laws & Religion
Latest News Research Topics:
- Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: is the 5-year Islamic practice clause a reasonable reform or a violation of Articles 25 and 26?
