Author: S. Krishnan
S. Krishnan and Aman Chandel Language has always occupied a sensitive and significant place in India’s constitutional and political framework. India is a multilingual nation with hundreds of languages and dialects, each carrying cultural, regional and emotional importance. In such a diverse society, any policy concerning language inevitably becomes a subject of constitutional debate and political controversy. The recent discussions surrounding the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the implementation of the three-language formula have reignited debates over linguistic rights, federalism, cultural identity and constitutional morality. The three-language formula, initially introduced as part of the National Policy on Education,…
S. Krishnan, Praful Sharma and Lavisha Tank The concept of surrogacy is considered by many to be a noble and virtuous act, as it allows childless parents to beget children. This not only enables them to legally recognise such children as their offspring but also establishes a biological link via genetics. Although practised in India since time immemorial, surrogacy was largely unregulated and, therefore, susceptible to corrupt practices that emerged over time. Being a vast concept, the authors’ aim is to concisely cover the rules, regulations, guidelines and laws that have been formulated over time to regulate and monitor surrogacy…
By S Krishnan, Rimjhim Jain and Shubhradeep Shukla For 13 years, life had remained in suspension for Harish Rana, a Ghaziabad resident who slipped into a coma at the age of 31. Entirely dependent on others for even the most basic functions, his existence had been defined by medical intervention rather than conscious living. Now, after more than a decade in a vegetative state, the Supreme Court had, for the first time, set in motion the process permitting passive euthanasia in an individual case, offering a measure of relief to his family and igniting a wider legal and ethical debate.…
S. Krishnan, Tanisha Choudhary and Shubham Choudhary Contemporary popular music is frequently laced with material that, not so long ago, would have been considered firmly taboo. Profanity, sexual content and racial slurs have become increasingly widely accepted across the industry. Contrary to popular assumption, the use of such content is not confined to rap or hip-hop: pop artists such as Maroon 5 and Katy Perry, and rhythm-and-blues singer Brian McKnight, have all been prone to explicit lyrics, as have hip-hop acts such as Lil Wayne, Eminem and 2 Chainz. At present, rapper-singer Badshah is facing significant controversy and legal action…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the legal profession, from document review to drafting contracts and conducting legal research. It offers speed, efficiency and a competitive edge for lawyers. However, the recent misuse of AI in the courtroom has raised significant ethical and procedural concerns. While many are excited about what AI can do, it is crucial to exercise caution when using such tools. AI tools, especially generative models, do not always differentiate between fact and fiction. This becomes a serious issue when incorrect outputs are accepted at face value. Recent High Court Revelation In a matter raising an important…
By Dr S. Krishnan, Happy Kumari & Pankhuri Sharma It has been a few days since three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial slurs, humiliation and intimidation by their neighbours following a dispute over repair work at their rented flat in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. The incident has once again raised concerns about racial discrimination faced by individuals from the Northeast in metropolitan cities. People of different races in India experience racism in various forms, but there has been a lack of academic discourse on this issue. In the past decades, many scholars have argued that the…
S. Krishnan & Minakshi Patel Popular protests in Iran, which began in late December 2025 amid an economic downturn accelerated by the national currency’s collapse in value, have rapidly evolved into a nationwide upheaval. The government has cracked down, including through beatings, shootings and a near-total internet blackout. So far, state forces have killed several hundred protesters and arrested thousands, though the true numbers are almost certainly much higher. In Washington, the Trump administration has warned the Iranian regime to halt its repression. Iranian officials have threatened harsh retaliation for any military action and suggested that pre-emptive strikes are on…
S. Krishnan, Mayur Mahajan and Avneet Sandhu Cricket diplomacy between India and Pakistan uses matches as a tool to ease political tensions, acting as an icebreaker during diplomatic standoffs or as a bridge for dialogue. The problem began when a noted cricketer was dropped from an IPL franchise team. It escalated to the point where a prime minister made a phone call and two countries released diplomatic statements. In between, about $250 million was at stake, and a nation was removed from the World Cup. Yes, we are talking about the ongoing Cricket World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri…
