[This post by Paras Khetan and Anish Gupta, 2nd year students at NLSIU, Bangalore, explains how the order blocking the BBC Documentary is violative of the IT Act and the rules thereunder. It also brings forth the larger problem of constant abuse of the government’s emergency powers under the IT Rules.] Introduction Recently, the government…
Category: Regulation
Lawtomation: ChatGPT and the Legal Industry (Part II)
[This is the second part of a two-part article analysing ChatGPT and its legal implications. It is authored by K Nand Mohan in the second year, and RS Sanjanaa in the third year at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. The first part can be found here] Inherent Drawbacks of ChatGPT and their Legal Implications In…
Lawtomation: ChatGPT and the Legal Industry (Part I)
[This is the first part of a two-part article analysing ChatGPT and its legal implications. It is authored by K Nand Mohan in the second year, and RS Sanjanaa in the third year at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. The second part can be found here.] Introduction Amidst news of computer scientists from University College London…
The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill: A Move Towards an Orwellian State?
This post has been authored by Raghav Saha, a 3rd year student at Gujarat National Law University. Introduction It has been more than five years since the Apex court held the Right to Privacy to be a fundamental right. Nevertheless, the Government struggles to grasp the idea of protecting the rights of its citizens over…
The Telecommunications Reforms: A Step towards a Surveillance State (Part II)
[This is the second part of a two-part post analyzing the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022. It is authored by Intisar Aslam, a second-year student at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. This first part can be found here] Decryption: Preventing Cyber Frauds or Invading Privacy? The Draft Bill requires OTT Communication…
The Telecommunications Reforms: A Step towards a Surveillance State (Part I)
[This is the first part of a two-part post analyzing the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022. It is authored by Intisar Aslam, a second-year student at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. The second part can be found here] Recently, the Ministry of Communications released the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022 (“Draft…
Policy Lessons for India from Europe’s Artificial Intelligence Act
[Ed Note: The following post is part of the TLF Editorial Board Test 2021-22. It has been authored by Mehreen Mander, a fourth year student of NALSAR University of Law.] Of late, the Government of India has been prioritizing the development, adoption and promotion of Artificial Intelligence. In 2018, substantial funding was allocated to…
Regulating Real Money Games: Examining Alternatives to Prohibition (Part I)
[This is the first part of a two-part post authored by Mitali Kshatriya, a fourth-year law student at RMLNLU, Lucknow. Part II can be found here] The Indian Gaming Industry is expected to swell to $2.8 Billion with an annual growth rate of 40%. Indian gamers have a 13% share of global game sessions and…
Brain Computer Interface: A Breakthrough Medical Development or a Black Mirror Episode for Your Personal Data?
[This piece has been authored by Anushruti Shah, a fourth-year law student at the Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur] Introduction It is relatively unknown, but brain implants and other neural devices have been effectively utilized for quite a long time to treat neurological and brain injuries. Such devices claim of enhancing the quality of…
Legal issues with Blockchain in Corporate Governance System of Indian Banks
[This post has been authored by Harinie. S, a fourth-year law student at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad] The recent onset of economic recession highlights the need to overhaul the governance system of the largest player of the economy- the banks. The failure of Lakshmi Vilas Bank and Yes Bank, and the downfall of Dhanalakxmi bank’s…