LawFoyer’s Achievers’ Archive proudly celebrates the remarkable accomplishment of Mariya Hasan Suri, a dedicated second-year BA LL.B. (Hons.) student from Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad. Her achievement stands as an inspiring example of academic excellence, deep curiosity, and a sincere commitment to understanding the evolving dimensions of labour law in India.
On 16 October 2025, Mariya secured the Best Paper Award at the National Seminar on “New Realities, New Rules: Labour Laws in a Changing World”, organized as part of Vidhwata 2025, the maiden law fest of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Law College, Hyderabad. Her research paper, titled “Gig Economy and Platform Workers: Growth, Challenges, and Policy Gaps”, captured the attention of evaluators for its clarity, originality, and powerful analysis of one of the most pressing labour law issues of our time.
The seminar brought together law students, researchers, professionals, and academicians from across India to explore critical themes such as digital labour, workplace safety, migration, gender disparities, and the impacts of automation. Among these diverse discussions, Mariya’s presentation stood out for its thoughtful exploration of platform-based labour, a sector rapidly reshaping the nature of work worldwide. She skillfully examined the gaps that still exist between growth in digital work opportunities and the legal protections available to gig workers, who often remain outside traditional employment structures.
Her paper addressed both the promise and the vulnerabilities of the gig economy. It reflected rigorous research, a strong understanding of contemporary labour reforms, and an empathetic appreciation of worker rights. Her ability to connect policy gaps with the lived realities of workers made her work not only academically relevant but socially meaningful. This earned her the Best Paper Award, a recognition granted only to research that demonstrates exceptional insight and practical significance.
Mariya describes this achievement as both “an honour and a moment of deep reflection.” She believes that law is not just a system of rules but a tool to understand people and justice in an ever-changing world. Researching this topic allowed her to explore the intersections of law, technology, and society while strengthening her belief that even small ideas can influence broader policy conversations. She encourages aspiring law students to stay curious, question deeply, and approach every topic with sincerity and openness.
Vidhwata 2025 itself was a grand celebration of legal intellect and experiential learning. Structured seminars, mock trials, client counselling sessions, and judgment writing competitions created a vibrant space for young legal minds to engage with real-world legal challenges. Within this environment, Mariya’s achievement shines as a testament to her dedication and her growing strength as a researcher.
Her journey is an inspiration for all law students who aim to meaningfully contribute to academic discourse and policy reform. By winning this national-level award at such an early stage in her legal education, she has demonstrated that focused effort, disciplined research, and a genuine desire to understand complex issues can lead to extraordinary milestones.
LawFoyer applauds Mariya Hasan Suri for her remarkable accomplishment and wishes her continued success in her pursuit of impactful legal scholarship. Her achievement reminds us that every step taken towards understanding justice helps shape a more equitable future.
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