Evolving Dimensions of Law & Justice: Navigating Rights, Accountability, Technology & Environmental Challenges in the 21st Century

This paper by Ganesh Shrirang Nale, a postgraduate scholar in Sociology at the Central University of Haryana, explores the rapidly evolving dimensions of law and justice in the 21st century The study critically examines how global transformations in human rights, accountability systems, technological advancements, and environmental crises are reshaping legal thought and governance. It highlights emerging challenges such as digital rights, algorithmic governance, AI ethics, corporate accountability, climate change law, and intergenerational justice, arguing that modern legal frameworks must integrate these overlapping domains to remain relevant. With a multidisciplinary perspective rooted in sociology, jurisprudence, and governance studies, the paper contributes to contemporary debates on inclusive, transparent, and adaptive legal systems suitable for an era of complexity. Publishing Information Details Title of Paper: Evolving Dimensions of Law & Justice: Navigating Rights, Accountability, Technology & Environmental Challenges in the 21st Century Author: Ganesh Shrirang Nale Presented at: 7th Research Colloquium Organised by: Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL), IIT Kharagpur Conference Theme: Harmonising Doctrine and Data: Advancing Empiricism in Legal Scholarship Date of Presentation: 24th–26th October 2025 Type of Publication: Extended Abstract / Conference Presentation Document Source: Certificate & Abstract provided in uploaded file