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I Went Quiet Here for a Year Here. AI Didn't!
This blog has been silent for almost a year. I owe you an explanation, and it is a strange one:
I stopped writing about the law because I was too busy watching things change. When I last posted here, I was a Law Dean. Today, I am a Pro Vice Chancellor looking after student success across an entire university. And somewhere in that transition, something happened that I could not stop thinking about long enough to blog about it.


From Casebooks to Code: How AI Is Changing the Classroom
Yesterday, I walked into a classroom to conduct an AI bootcamp for law students. First-year law students, mind you. And I left learning lot many new things. | From Casebooks to Code: How AI Is Changing the Classroom | The objective was fairly straightforward: to help them understand how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the legal landscape in India and, more importantly, introduce them to the tools and possibilities that could help them prepare for a profession that may

Anushka Srivastava
5 days ago2 min read


Why I Replaced a Conventional Assessment Method with a Corporate Boardroom Simulation Exercise
A recent conversation with Dr. Neha Singh, Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) reminded me of a simple yet profound truth about teaching: there is no universal formula for learning. Teaching is an art. And like every art, it evolves with experience. This is something both I and Dr. Neha agreed upon. What inspires one student may leave another disengaged. As educators, our responsibility is not merely to deliver content but to continuously adapt our pedagogy until we discove

Anushka Srivastava
Jul 283 min read


Justice Beyond the Verdict: Rethinking Compensation for Rape Survivors Through a Feminist Lens
In India, justice in rape cases is often imagined as a dramatic moment the gavel falls, the sentence is pronounced, and society exhales in relief. Headlines celebrate convictions, hashtags demand harsher punishments, and political leaders promise that this time, the system has worked. But when the courtroom empties and the cameras move on, a far less visible story begins. | Justice Beyond the Verdict: Rethinking Compensation for Rape Survivors Through a Feminist Lens | What h

Shrutikirti Tripathi
Jul 202 min read


Bar Council of India Issues Guidelines on Social Media Ethics for the Legal Profession
The Bar Council of India has laid down strict and comprehensive guidelines concerning professional ethics and responsible social media conduct by advocates, budding advocates, interns, and law firms to navigate the fast-advancing era of technology and social media on 17th July 2026. Since long, we have been scrolling past court observations becoming a reel, a judicial exchange reducing to a meme, or an AI-generated image falsely placing judges or advocates in events which nev

Anushka Srivastava
Jul 195 min read


AI Legal Tools That Have Changed the Way I Work
In this blog, I share my honest experience as both a law academician and a lawyer, and the AI tools that have genuinely transformed the way I teach, research, write, and practise law. These are not just popular platforms-they are AI legal tools that have become an integral part of my everyday workflow and have helped me become more productive while creating richer learning experiences for my students. AI Legal Tools That Have Changed the Way I Work One of the biggest challeng

Anushka Srivastava
Jul 75 min read


I Went Quiet Here for a Year Here. AI Didn't!
This blog has been silent for almost a year. I owe you an explanation, and it is a strange one:
I stopped writing about the law because I was too busy watching things change. When I last posted here, I was a Law Dean. Today, I am a Pro Vice Chancellor looking after student success across an entire university. And somewhere in that transition, something happened that I could not stop thinking about long enough to blog about it.

Dr. Abhishek Sinha
Jul 63 min read


Grasim vs. Asian Paints: CCI Finds Prima Facie Case of Anti-Competitive Conduct
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has initiated an investigation into Asian Paints Ltd. following a complaint by Grasim...

Devanshu Chauhan
Jul 20, 20253 min read


Mandatory 3-Year Legal Practice for Judiciary Aspirants: A Step Towards Strengthening the Bench?
The Supreme Court of India has recently given a landmark judgement regarding a significant change in the process of entering the...

Abhishek Ranjan
Jul 16, 20255 min read


Selective Outrage: Women as Victims and Villains
In the contemporary Indian socio-legal society, crimes being committed and their portrayal by media have shaped public opinion and...

Mahak Sharma
Jul 12, 20253 min read


Algorithmic Music: Who Owns Songs Generated by AI DJs?
In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous creative industries, and music is no exception. Algorithmic...

Niyati Bhatia
Jun 29, 20254 min read


Navigating Data Privacy Laws in the Workplace: A Human-Centric Insight
As someone with hands-on experience working in HR, HRIS, and cross-functional teams in global regions, I’ve witnessed firsthand how...

Ishika Rajput
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Digital Forensics in the Indian Criminal System
The legal field is developing day by day under the influence of digital technologies and devices in the contemporary world. The digital...

Vanshika Kapoor
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Exploring the "Principle of Laws" in the Mahabharata: Ancient Wisdom and Real-World Legal Parallels
The Mahabharata, with its epic tale of valor, intrigue, and family drama, is much more than a historical story. It’s a treasure trove of...

Aastha Gupta
Jun 10, 20255 min read


The Sharmistha Panoli Case: Navigating Free Speech, Legal Boundaries, and Political Controversy in India
The recent arrest of 22-year-old law student and social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli has stirred widespread discussion across India...

Anushka Srivastava
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Navigating Master Service Agreements: What You Need to Know
Building relationships with clients and vendors is paramount to sustained growth in the contemporary business landscape. Central to these...

Aastha Gupta
May 27, 20255 min read


India's Indus Water Treaty Suspension: A Legal Response to Security Threats
The India-Pakistan relationship has long been fraught with tension, rooted in historical, political, and territorial disputes. Among the...

Abhishek Ranjan
May 26, 20255 min read


A Defining Constitutional Moment- President's 14 Questions to the Supreme Court
As a student of law, one of the most intellectually fulfilling experiences is to witness the Constitution in action—not just as a...

Priyam Prakash
May 18, 20253 min read


ED Detains BluSmart Co-Founder in FEMA Case
The detention of BluSmart co-founder Puneet Jaggi by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on April 24, 2025, marks a significant escalation...

Devanshu Chauhan
May 12, 20253 min read


Fines as Punishment: A License for the Rich or Prison for the Poor?
Recently I watched a comedy film wherein the hero who happened to be the son of a rich builder of the city, had blocked a busy road with...

Manshi Kumari
May 8, 20253 min read


Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attack: Legal Analysis, Socioeconomic Fallout, and Cross-Border Dynamics
On April 22, 2025, a horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), killed at least 26 people, mostly tourists, in...

Abhishek Ranjan
Apr 29, 20254 min read
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