Governance & Law

  • Delimitation in India: Why Redrawing Seats Could Reshape Democracy After 2026

    Delimitation in India: Why Redrawing Seats Could Reshape Democracy After 2026

    As India prepares for delimitation after 2026, redrawing constituencies could redefine political power, federal balance, and democratic representation across states.

  • India’s AI Governance: Why the Rules Are Evolving and What It Means

    India’s AI Governance: Why the Rules Are Evolving and What It Means

    As artificial intelligence becomes central to finance, healthcare, and public services, India is gradually shaping rules to govern its use. While existing digital and data protection laws offer partial oversight, the absence of a dedicated AI framework has raised concerns around accountability, bias, privacy, and long-term governance in an increasingly AI-driven society.

  • Free Speech and Courts: Why Constitutional Limits Matter in the Digital Age

    Free Speech and Courts: Why Constitutional Limits Matter in the Digital Age

    Recent judicial observations on regulating online content have reopened debate on the limits of free speech in the digital age. While concerns around misinformation are real, constitutional safeguards under Article 19 require that any restriction on expression—by the State or courts—remain narrow, lawful, and proportionate to protect democratic dissent and press freedom.