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Euthanasia and the Right to Die with Dignity under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution
This article examines the constitutional and legal dimensions of euthanasia and the right to die with dignity under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. It explores the distinction between the right to die and the right to die with dignity, particularly in cases involving terminal illness and end-of-life medical treatment. The article traces the judicial development of this principle through P. Rathinam v. Union of India, Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab, Aruna Ramachandra Shanbaug v. Union of India, and Common Cause v. Union of India. It focuses on the recognition of passive euthanasia and the right to refuse life-prolonging treatment, subject to safeguards. The article also examines the balance between individual autonomy, human dignity, and the State’s duty to protect life and vulnerable persons.
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Criminal Liability of Artificial Intelligence under Indian Law: Challenges and the Need for Legal Reform
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in healthcare, finance, transportation, law enforcement and other sectors. Its growing autonomy, however, raises important questions regarding criminal responsibility when AI systems cause harm or facilitate offences. This paper examines whether AI can be held criminally liable under Indian law and analyses the applicability of actus reus and mens rea to AI systems. It evaluates the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000, along with relevant principles of criminal and corporate liability. The study adopts a doctrinal methodology and considers comparative approaches to AI regulation. It argues that AI is not presently recognised as a legal person under Indian law and therefore cannot itself bear criminal liability. The paper proposes clearer legal rules for attributing responsibility to developers, manufacturers, deployers and users while ensuring accountability and responsible AI innovation.
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STATE REGULATION OR UNDERMINING THE AUTONOMY OF NGO’S? – CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2026
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 plays a significant role in regulating foreign contributions to civil society organisations in India.While the Act aims for transparency, national interest and accountability, its continuous amendments have raised various concerns regarding the impact on the autonomy of non-governmental organisations.The study will analyse whether the evolving framework shifts from financial contribution regulation to restricting the autonomy of civil society organisations in social welfare.The research adopts a doctrinal methodology based on analysis of government reports and scholarly literature.The study finds that the objectives of the Act, such as preventing misuse of foreign funds and ensuring transparency, are legitimate, but the collective effect of continuous amendments has slightly expanded government control over the non-government organisations.The paper concludes that the need of the hour is a balanced framework to ensure National interests
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