Kautilya's Take Edition 1

The Kautilya Society at NUSRL regularly organizes a variety of events aimed at fostering critical thinking and engaging students with contemporary legal and policy issues. These include workshops, panel discussions, guest lectures by eminent scholars and practitioners, and interactive seminars that promote interdisciplinary dialogue. The Society also hosts writing competitions and publishes its flagship blog, Kautilya’s Take, providing a platform for students to contribute original research and analysis. Through these activities, KS creates a vibrant community focused on bridging academic study with real-world governance and legal reform.

Supreme Court’s Directions and Environmental Governance: Curbing Illegal Sand Mining in the Chambal Sanctuary

September 27, 2026 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Supreme Court’s Directions and Environmental Governance: Curbing Illegal Sand Mining in the Chambal Sanctuarywritten by: Vibhor Singh is a second-year B.A. LL.B. student at Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA,&Nikeeta Yadav is a second-year B.A. LL.B. student at Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA. INTRODUCTION It is increasingly believed...
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RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN: HOW THE DELHI HIGH COURTS DECISION FAILS AGAINST LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS AND UNDEFINED PUBLIC FIGURES.

September 7, 2026 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Right to be forgotten: how the delhi high courts decision fails against large language models and undefined public figures. written by Sankalp Srivastava   & Adithya Narayana Vojja both are 2nd year BA LL.B. (Hons.) student at Hidayatullah National Law University Abstract This article examines the superficial...
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India’s Revised FDI Policy: Balancing Security and Growth.

August 17, 2026 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
India’s Revised FDI Policy: Balancing Security and Growth.witten by 4th year law student (Utkarsh Ajmera) and 5th year law student (Diya Keshwani),Maharashtra National Law University, CSN India’s relations with its Land bordering countries (LBC), particularly China and Pakistan has been nothing but straightforward. Call it...
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Consent under DPDP Act vs GDPR Same Word, Different Legal Personality

July 22, 2026 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Consent under DPDP Act vs GDPR Same Word, Different Legal Personalitywritten by Anshuman Singh (Co author – Maitry Kumari ), both are 3rd year students pursuing B.Sc. L.L.B. from National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) Consent‍‌‍‍‌ is the most visible aspect of privacy law. It shows...
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BALANCING HATE SPEECH: IMRAN PRATAPGADHI V. STATE OF GUJARAT

January 3, 2026 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Saloni Rani student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala. INTRODUCTION Section 196 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (hereinafter, BNS) penalizes acts that promote enmity, hatred, or disharmony between different groups based on religion, race, language, caste, or community. This section come in...
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Challenging the Boundaries of Consent in India

October 2, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Divyansh Singh, student at National University of Study and Research in Law Ranchi & Anwesha Mishra After the proceedings in the landmark case of Nipun Saxena Vs. Union of India, there has been a renewed gain in the momentum of symposium surrounding the...
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The War Amongst Brands: The 6E Identity Crisis

September 29, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Yash Somraj Roy student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. Trademarks and India: A Rocky Relationship A trademark is of utmost essence in today’s modern world with thousands of disputes arising each day. Its main motive is to discern the goods and services...
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Law, Consent, and Control: Rethinking Biometric Data Governance

September 29, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Aaransha Shankar & Khushi Jain students at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow Abstract Many automated verification systems commonly use biometrics since it offers several advantages over traditional verification methods. The leakage of such sensitive information will certainly lead to the...
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ECI’s Roll Revision: A Legal Overreach

September 29, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Kritagya Sinha & Gaurav Kumar Mandal senior member at KS- NUSRL & Student Convenor at KS-NUSRL. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invoked Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21 of the Representation of People Act to undertake a “Special Intensive...
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LGBTQ+ Rights and Legal Recognition in India: The Path Forward

September 19, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, Law Student, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University. “As a gay man, I’ve felt the effects of inequality, particularly in the last 10 years, so I feel very deeply committed to the cause of equality. Facing one kind...
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UNFAIR WORKING AND WAGE CONDITIONS  OF  GIG  WORKERS  IN  INDIA

September 12, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Piyush mani Tripathi student at INDIAN INSTITUTE OF LEGAL STUDIES, SILIGURI Introduction– Do you know about the gig economy? Yes, it is a market system that mainly depends on temporary and part-time jobs instead of traditional full-time employment or the conventional employer-employee system....
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DATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY IN ONLINE EDUCATION PLATFORMS:

September 7, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
“A Focus on Children’s Data and the Need for Targeted Regulation” Written by Sukriti Chaudhary & Rudra Swami students at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped education around the world, pushing schools...
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SOCIAL MEDIA, MENTAL HEALTH AND THE LAW WE OVERLOOK

September 7, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Uniqua Singh, Teaching and Research Associate, Gujarat National Law University. Introduction Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It...
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Between the Lines: Mental Health in India’s Union Budget

September 7, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Supriya Kaushik, Research Assistant, Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG). Taking an expansive approach, the Economic Survey 2024-25 views mental well-being as an economic issue, defining it as “the ability to navigate life’s challenges and function productively.” This signals a growing recognition...
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THE EQUILIBRIUM OF ADR AND JUDICIAL SAFEGUARDS IN THE CPC

September 5, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Ankush Saxena & Kushagra Nigam student at UPES, Dehradun The code of Civil Procedure, 1908. serves as a Cornerstone of India’s civil justice system, which strives to strike a delicate balance between two crucial objectives that is, the fostering growth of Alternative Dispute...
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Threshold for Justice: Legal Analysis of Section 7 Proviso for Homebuyers

September 3, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Aanchal Ahuja student at Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad Abstract This article delves into a comprehensive analysis of the threshold requirement introduced under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, specifically concerning homebuyers. It requires that in order to start CIRP,...
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Justice at the Margins: Legal Empowerment as a Tool for Social Transformation

September 3, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Rohaan Thyagaraju, student at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad. Access to justice in India’s multifaceted socio-legal environment is heavily conditioned by class, caste, gender, religion, and geography. Constrained by constitutional promises of equality and non-discrimination, the poor and marginalized remain far from able to...
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DIGITAL COLONIALISM: HOW BIG TECHS MARGINALIZE INDIGENOUS RIGHTS

September 3, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Aakash Varma & Prasi Jain students at Gujarat National Law University, Silvassa Campus Indigenous knowledge is not only the foundation of modern science; it is also what could be described as the reference and referral centre- by Suman Suhaiu Indigenous knowledge systems were...
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Beyond the App: Legal Protections for India’s Gig Workforce

September 3, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Himanshu Verma & Nishka Shah students at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar INTRODUCTION As of 2025, there are over 12 million gig workers in India, working for companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, Uber, and Ola, primarily as delivery partners and drivers who...
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Coding the Climate: Digital Colonialism in Global Environmental Governance

September 3, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Sanya Darakhshan Kishwar, Assistant Professor & Sakkcham Singh Parmaar student at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University Abstract This paper explores how digital colonialism reshapes global climate policy by concentrating environmental data and technological control in the hands of powerful tech-corporations....
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Digging Responsibly: The Legal Side of Sustainable Mining

September 3, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Keshav Agarwal student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar Introduction:  Can mining fuel progress without wounding the planet? In India, mining powers essentials such as the electricity, steel, smartphones, roads. India, with 95 minerals, is a global mining leader, exporting resources like iron...
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THE EVOLUTION OF PAPARAZZI: FROM LA DOLCE VITA TO SOCIAL MEDIA FRENZY

September 3, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Dipanshu Raj & Harsh Gupta students at Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The assertive photographers and journalists, called “Paparazzi”, play a paramount role in clicking interesting photos of celebrities. This fad started with the Italian film La Dolce Vita and has now...
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THE RIGHT WAY TO BE FORGOTTEN: WHAT INDIA CAN BORROW FROM THE E.U.

September 1, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Khyati Sinha & Suyash Srivastava students at Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati, Sambhajinagar. INTRODUCTION We leave behind a data trail while using the internet, either actively or passively, across various websites and platforms. These digital footprints build up over time and incorporate everything...
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Green Hydrogen and the Single Bidding Zone Dilemma: Can India and the European Union Align for a Sustainable Future?

September 1, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Priyanshu Gupta student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal. Introduction Transitioning to a hydrogen-driven economy is increasingly viewed as a critical step toward achieving global decarbonization goals and addressing climate change. Green hydrogen (“GH2”), produced using renewable energy sources, has emerged as a...
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Federalism and Centre-State Relations: Balancing Harmony and Autonomy in India’s Constitutional Framework

September 1, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Shri Ganarchit.B India’s constitutional framework establishes a unique federal system that seeks to harmonize a strong central authority with regional autonomy, creating a delicate balance between national unity and state diversity. Described as a “Union of States” under Article 1, India’s quasi-federal structure...
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INDIAN FEDERALISM: SCENARIOS OF POWER SHARING

September 1, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written By Arshdeep Kaur student at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. INTRODUCTION– We Indians have evolved from the times of Kings to the present-day Democratic Government while we still see countries like Britain with Queen as the apex authority. One of...
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AN INTRODUCTION TO FEDERALISM AND TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY

September 1, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Nikita Kujur During the American Civil War, neither the Southern States, nor the Union was able to destroy the other, thus, concretizing an essential feature of federalism, i.e., the Union or the States cannot abolish the other. This can be taken as finality...
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Centre vs. State: The Federal Tug-of-War in India and the U.S.

September 1, 2025 | by Kautilya Society NUSRL
Written by Supriya Kumari & Atulya tripathi students at Chanakya National Law university, Patna. IntroductionIn India, the federalism model was adopted to manage its vast diversity of languages, cultures, and regional identities while still maintaining unity. But what does federalism actually mean in practice? And...
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