How to File a Writ Petition under Article 226 in the High Court for Challenging Unauthorized Arrest by State Police
Introduction The Indian Constitution, a special document that outlines social and political rights, considers individual liberty as a sacred right and a key component of our democratic system.The Constitution safeguards the fundamental right against arrest and detention, which is outlined in Articles 21 and 22.Article 21 states that no person can be deprived of their […]
Consent Beyond Compliance: A Comparative Analysis of the GDPR and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Consent Beyond Compliance: A Comparative Analysis of the GDPR and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Abstract The rapid expansion of the digital economy has transformed personal data into one of the world’s most valuable resources, making robust data protection laws indispensable for safeguarding individual privacy and fostering public trust. The General Data Protection […]
THE ARCHITECTURE OF LIBERTY: Freedom of Expression in India — Constitutional Foundations, Democratic Struggles, and the Digital Imperative
THE ARCHITECTURE OF LIBERTY: Freedom of Expression in India — Constitutional Foundations, Democratic Struggles, and the Digital Imperative I. Introduction: Democracy, Liberty, and the Weight of Silence On the night of 4 August 2019, the Government of India plunged the state of Jammu and Kashmir into an unprecedented communications blackout — severing internet connections, darkening […]
Truth on Trial: Deepfakes, Digital Evidence, and the Crisis of Authenticity in Indian Courts
Truth on Trial: Deepfakes, Digital Evidence, and the Crisis of Authenticity in Indian Courts Mishti Pahuja Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the way digital content is created, shared, and consumed. One of its most controversial developments is deepfake technology, which enables the creation of highly realistic yet fabricated images, videos, and audio recordings. […]
Rights of an Accused Person: Understanding the Right to Remain Silent and the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
Rights of an Accused Person: Understanding the Right to Remain Silent and the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Abstract The criminal justice system in a constitutional democracy is founded upon the principle that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. While the State possesses extensive investigative and prosecutorial powers to combat crime, these powers are subject […]
Stolen Voices: The Hidden Crisis of AI Voice Cloning Without Consent
Abstract A voice is the most intimate signature a human being carries more personal than a signature on paper, more immediate than a photograph. It carries a mother’s worry, a grandfather’s warmth, a celebrity’s charisma, a leader’s authority. For most of human history, a voice could not be separated from the body that produced it. […]
Balancing Privacy and Accountability: The Legal Debate on Social Media User Identification in India
Balancing Privacy and Accountability: The Legal Debate on Social Media User Identification in India INTRODUCTION The social networking applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram are vital in terms of socialization, doing business, communicating, and being involved in politics. But then, the downside here is that social networking platforms provide an […]
Whether Fresh Material or Subsequent Developments Can Be Considered by Courts While Seeking Cancellation of Bail under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Whether Fresh Material or Subsequent Developments Can Be Considered by Courts While Seeking Cancellation of Bail under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Introduction Bail plays an important role in the criminal justice system of India. It attempts to strike a balance between the right to life enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution and […]
Illusory Consent and Digital Privacy under the DPDP Act, 2023
Abstract Every day, millions of people install mobile applications for various purposes, such as shopping, food delivery, education, entertainment, and social networking. Before they can use these applications, they are required to accept lengthy privacy policies and terms of service by clicking a button marked “I Agree.” Most users do not read these documents, yet […]
Right to Choose Your Spouse Your Constitutional Protections Against Family or Societal Interference Under Article 21
Right to Choose Your Spouse Your Constitutional Protections Against Family or Societal Interference Under Article 21 Imagine this: two adults, both willing, decide to marry. But their families or community groups strongly object — maybe because of caste, religion, or “tradition” — and threaten them with punishment or social boycott. In India, this is […]