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Should India lower the juvenile justice age from 18 to 16? The Kerala High Court just reignited one of criminal law’s hardest debates Should a 16-year-old be treated as an adult in the eyes of Indian criminal law? The Kerala High Court brought that question back into the spotlight yesterday, and the backdrop to the case makes the debate far more complicated than the headlines suggest. Justice A. Badharudeen was hearing a writ petition filed by journalist Vinod… https://lawlex.org/lex-pedia/should-india-lower-the-juvenile-justice-age-from-18-to-16-the-kerala-high-court-just-reignited-one-of-criminal-laws-hardest-debates/29582

Webinar on Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Works by HNLU, Raipur About the Organizers Hidayatullah National Law University, Nava Raipur, through its School of Law and Technology and Centre for Internet Governance and Artificial Intelligence (CIGAI), is organising a webinar on copyright protection of AI-generated works. The School of Law and Technology focuses on the intersection of law, technology, policy, and society. CIGAI engages with emerging… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/webinar-on-copyright-protection-for-ai-generated-works-by-hnlu-raipur/29580

2nd National Article Writing Competition by CLAP, NUSRL, Ranchi About the Organiser The Centre for Legal Aid Programme (CLAP), National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, is organising the 2nd National Article Writing Competition as part of its Symposium on Legal Aid and Allied Laws. CLAP is a student-driven initiative committed to advancing access to justice, legal literacy and community empowerment.… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/2nd-national-article-writing-competition-by-clap-nusrl-ranchi/29574

DV Act Jurisprudence: Husband’s Non-Appearance Cannot Lead to Eviction of Female Relatives from Shared Household The Supreme Court of India has held that a husband’s non-appearance or avoidance of court proceedings cannot be used as a ground to evict his mother and sisters from a shared household. The Bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi clarified that the proviso to Section 19(1)(b) of the Protection of Women… https://lawlex.org/lex-pedia/dv-act-jurisprudence-husbands-non-appearance-cannot-lead-to-eviction-of-female-relatives-from-shared-household/29569

Internship Opportunity at Centre for Child Rights (CCR), NUSRL, Ranchi About the Organisation The Centre for Child Rights (CCR), NUSRL, Ranchi, is inviting applications for its December 2026 Internship Programme. About the Internship The internship programme is centred on the theme of Foster Care and is designed to provide practical exposure to field-based research. Programme Details Interns will engage with Child Welfare Committee (CWC) members… https://lawlex.org/internships/internship-opportunity-at-centre-for-child-rights-ccr-nusrl-ranchi/29567

NLUD Justice for Children Research and Litigation Fellowships [8 Vacancies; Delhi & Rajasthan] About the Organisation National Law University Delhi (NLUD), under the aegis of the NLUD Chair on Justice for Children and in collaboration with UNICEF, has invited applications for positions under its Justice for Children research and litigation fellowship programmes. About the Opportunity Applications are invited for the following positions under the NLUD Justice for Children… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/nlud-justice-for-children-research-and-litigation-fellowships-8-vacancies-delhi-rajasthan/29565

Centre Directs OTT Platforms and Digital News Sites to Time-Stamp Visuals and Strictly Comply with IT Rules, 2021 In a significant regulatory directive aimed at curbing digital misinformation and misleading archival footage, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued a comprehensive advisory instructing all Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, digital news publishers, and internet intermediaries to adhere strictly to statutory provisions governing online content “in letter and spirit”. The official advisory (Ref: DM/40/2026-DM,… https://lawlex.org/lex-pedia/centre-directs-ott-platforms-and-digital-news-sites-to-time-stamp-visuals-and-strictly-comply-with-it-rules-2021/29555

Internship Opportunity: Legal Research Intern at Uthan Youth Parliament, Season 8 [Remote; 6 Months] About the Organisation Uthan Youth Parliament is the national youth parliament and Model UN conference run by Unnati Foundation in New Delhi. It has been held every season since 2018 and brings together 700+ delegates. Season 8, Anaahata, takes place on 24 to 25 April 2027 in New Delhi. About the Internship Uthan is hiring… https://lawlex.org/internships/internship-opportunity-legal-research-intern-at-uthan-youth-parliament-season-8-remote-6-months/29552

The Missing Middle in Judicial Accountability in India | By Moksh Gupta Judicial independence is indispensable to the rule of law, but independence cannot mean freedom from all institutional accountability. India protects judges from political retaliation and personal liability for their judicial decisions. Yet its framework for addressing misconduct by judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts remains strikingly uneven. Ordinary judicial errors are corrected through… https://lawlex.org/lex-pedia/the-missing-middle-in-judicial-accountability-in-india-by-moksh-gupta/29542

CALL FOR BLOGS: CREL BLOG SERIES ABOUT THE BLOG The Centre for Research in Environmental Law (CREL), Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, is pleased to invite submissions for its blog series on a rolling basis. The Blog seeks to promote critical discourse on contemporary issues in environmental law, policy and allied fields. Submissions are invited from students, academicians, legal practitioners, researchers… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/call-for-blogs-crel-blog-series/29540

Call for Papers: MEDLAWCON 2027 organized by the GNLU Centre for Healthcare, Ethics, Legal Advocacy & Policy Research (G-HELP) Organised by: GNLU Centre for Healthcare, Ethics, Legal Advocacy, and Policy Research (G-HELP) Host Institution: Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat Dates: 30–31 January 2027 Venue: GNLU Campus, Gandhinagar, Gujarat About the Conference The GNLU Centre for Healthcare, Ethics, Legal Advocacy, and Policy Research (G-HELP) is pleased to host MEDLAWCON 2027, a premier national… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/call-for-papers-medlawcon-2027-organized-by-the-gnlu-centre-for-healthcare-ethics-legal-advocacy-policy-research-g-help/29532

Internship Opportunity at BenchBriefs Journal [Dec 2026; 7 Posts] About BenchBriefs BenchBriefs is a legal information platform dedicated to simplifying recent judicial decisions and making important legal developments accessible to readers. Through case briefs, legal updates, and legal articles, BenchBriefs aims to help readers understand significant judgments and developments in Indian law. About the Internship BenchBriefs invites applications from law students for its December… https://lawlex.org/internships/internship-opportunity-at-benchbriefs-journal-dec-2026-7-posts/29530

5th CNLU International Mediation Competition 2027 by CCADR, CNLU Patna About the Organizers Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, is a National Law University established under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006. The university promotes legal education, research, legal awareness, and co-curricular activities including mooting and alternative dispute resolution competitions. The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR), established at CNLU in 2021, is… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/5th-cnlu-international-mediation-competition-2027-by-ccadr-cnlu-patna/29527

📢 Event Update: 15th Padma Vibhushan N. A. Palkhivala Memorial National Moot Court & Research Paper Competition 2026 Officially Kickstarts! Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, in collaboration with the All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (AIFTP) and the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Bar Association, Mumbai, inaugurated the 15th Padma Vibhushan N. A. Palkhivala Memorial National Moot Court & Research Paper Competition 2026 on 23rd October 2026. The virtual competition runs from 24th October… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/📢-event-update-15th-padma-vibhushan-n-a-palkhivala-memorial-national-moot-court-research-paper-competition-2026-officially-kickstarts/29525

Webinar on Data Principal Request Framework by NCDTC – WICCI About NCDTC – WICCI The National Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation Council (NCDTC) is a council under the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI). It works to build awareness on cybersecurity, data protection, artificial intelligence and digital law in the Indian context through knowledge sessions, webinars and research-driven content. The Council’s mission is to… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/webinar-on-data-principal-request-framework-by-ncdtc-wicci/29522

Internship Opportunity at LLM Advocates About LLM Advocates - LLM Advocates is a specialised legal organisation focusing on Legal AI, Cyber Law, Technology Law, AI Governance, Data Privacy, and Emerging Technologies. About the Internship - Position: Legal AI and Drone Forensics Intern - Internship Period: November 2026 - Duration: One month - Mode: Online/Remote - Number of Vacancies: Five -… https://lawlex.org/internships/internship-opportunity-at-llm-advocates/29519

Internship Opportunity at Indian Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Policy (IJIRP) About IJIRP The Indian Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Policy (IJIRP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, multidisciplinary research journal committed to encouraging interdisciplinary research, academic excellence, and policy-oriented discussions. About the Internship IJIRP is inviting applications from motivated, responsible, and enthusiastic students to join its team and contribute to its academic, digital, outreach, and event-related initiatives.… https://lawlex.org/internships/internship-opportunity-at-indian-journal-of-interdisciplinary-research-and-policy-ijirp/29517

NLIU – Saraf & Partners Advance Certificate Programme on Commercial Arbitration at NLIU, Bhopal About the Organisers The Civil & Criminal Justice Cell (CCJC) and the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) of the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, in association with Saraf & Partners, are organising the NLIU – Saraf & Partners Advance Certificate Programme on Commercial Arbitration. NLIU Bhopal was established under Act No. 41 of 1997… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/nliu-saraf-partners-advance-certificate-programme-on-commercial-arbitration-at-nliu-bhopal/29508

Call for Papers: Delhi Journal of Contemporary Law Delhi Journal of Contemporary Law, an online journal of Law Centre II, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, invites submissions for its forthcoming issue. About the Organisation Law Centre II is a constituent centre of the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. About the Journal / Publication Delhi Journal of Contemporary Law is an online,… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/call-for-papers-delhi-journal-of-contemporary-law/29506

Call for blogs: Kautilya Society Blog by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab: Submissions Open on a Rolling Basis About RGNUL & The Kautilya Society Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, is a premier national law university established to promote quality legal education and research. The Kautilya Society at RGNUL is an academic platform dedicated to fostering rigorous legal analysis, policy research, and thoughtful dialogue across all branches of law. The Kautilya… https://lawlex.org/lex-bulletin/call-for-blogs-kautilya-society-blog-by-rajiv-gandhi-national-university-of-law-rgnul-punjab-submissions-open-on-a-rolling-basis/29502