Tag: Right to Privacy.

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“Judicial recognition of the media as a public functionary expands constitutional accountability but also raises concerns for press freedom.” Discuss.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. “Judicial recognition of the media as a public functionary expands constitutional accountability but also raises concerns for press freedom.” Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The recent Delhi High Court (2026) judgment recognising the media as …

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Digital Constitutionalism

Source:  TH Subject:  Polity and Governance Context: The government’s rapid rollback of its directive mandating the Sanchar Saathi app—after concerns over consent, surveillance and data misuse—has reignited national debate on digital constitutionalism. About Digital Constitutionalism: What it is? Digital constitutionalism refers to the application and extension of core constitutional principles—liberty, dignity, equality, privacy, due process, …

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“Personality rights lie at the intersection of privacy, dignity, and commercial exploitation”. Examine the judicial basis of personality rights in India. How have courts attempted to balance them with free speech.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. “Personality rights lie at the intersection of privacy, dignity, and commercial exploitation”. Examine the judicial basis of personality rights in India. How have courts attempted to balance them with free speech. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: TH Why the question …

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Do you agree that lowering the age of consent would uphold adolescent autonomy without compromising child protection? Critically justify your stand.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q4. Do you agree that lowering the age of consent would uphold adolescent autonomy without compromising child protection? Critically justify your stand. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The issue has gained prominence following a …

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Puttaswamy’ and the fading promise of a right

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution- historical underpinning, evolution, features, amendments, FRs etc   Source: The Hindu Directions: Important for both prelims and mains, questions from right to privacy have been asked in UPSC before. Context: Marking five years since a nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India delivered a crucial judgment in the …

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In absence of a data protection framework, any encroachment of the fundamental right to privacy of citizens is sans accountability. Analyse.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure 4. In absence of a data protection framework, any encroachment of the fundamental right to privacy of citizens is sans accountability. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …

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SANSAD TV: PERSPECTIVE- THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (IDENTIFICATION) BILL, 2022: UNMASKING CRIMINALS

  Introduction: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 was passed by the Parliament, the Bill seeks to repeal The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920 and expands the scope of information the government can collect from convicts, arrested persons and other persons such as habitual offenders. According to Union Home Minister, the sole objective of the …

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Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and associated issues.   Context: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. After the introduction, the Opposition sought a division, resulting in 120 votes in favour and 58 votes against the Bill.   Key Provisions: It seeks to repeal the Identification of Prisoners …

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ModifiedElephant – a hacking group:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Cybersecurity related issues.   Context: It was recently found by an American Agency that ModifiedElephant, a hacking group, had allegedly planted incriminating evidence on the personal devices of Indian journalists, human rights activists, human rights defenders, academics and lawyers.   What is ModifiedElephant? What’s the issue? ModifiedElephant operators have been …

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Plea for marital rape to be criminalised:

GS Paper 2: Topic covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Context: The Delhi High Court is hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the exception to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, which exempts forceful sexual intercourse by a man with …

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Robust institutional mechanisms must be constituted in order to maintain the fine balance of public privacy and national security. Analyse this statement in the context of recent Pegasus controversy.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 4. Robust institutional mechanisms must be constituted in order to maintain the fine balance of public privacy and national security. Analyse this statement in the context of recent Pegasus controversy. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question:   Supreme …

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