Law is a set of rules and regulations that make up order in a nation. The Indian Justice System revolves around these laws and their interpretations. Every person has their own perspective about different issues. It largely depends upon their education, their upbringing and environment and the people around them as one is influenced by […]
The principle of estoppel is based on equity and to protect the person in fundamental rule of law. Various judgments relating to the doctrine have been discussed in this article. The dimension of this principle is open to more than one interpretation in nature, in view of this, the Law Commission of India in its
“Investigation” refers to all the proceedings under CrPC conducted for the collection of evidence by a police officer or by any person (other than a magistrate) so authorised.[1] An investigation generally begins after the lodging of a First Information Report (FIR). Investigation can involve the interrogation of accused and witnesses. In order to conduct the
‘Freedom of Speech and Expression’ is an elementary right in Asian countries and also takes a look at Constitutional regulations: “No law shall be passed restraining the free expression of opinion, or proscribing the proper to speak, write or print freely on any subject whatever.” Speech is the gift of God to humanity, a
World survived in tough days due to the global novel coronavirus pandemic. Many of the Nation’s economy blended in downfall and chances for a boost in economy is far from the reality due to recession in businesses and major youths of India lost jobs. Since the month of March, the government of India promulgated lockdown
Mahatma Gandhi saw the importance of villages for the growth and development of India. He believed that without its villages, India will perish. He stated that the real India lies in the 7,00,000 villages. If the Indian civilization is to make its full contribution to the building up of stable world order, it is this
It is almost impossible to imagine a world without the internet. The Internet connects people, lives, stories, and businesses. We all are aware of the roles the internet plays in our daily life and how convenient it has made our day-to-day functioning. The Internet has indeed become an essential such as air and water. But
Biometric authentication is widely used today in various fields for verification of identity and its use has heightened to an unimaginable extent. Though the identification process of biometric security systems provides accuracy, it also acquires sensitive data that is vulnerable and can be misused. The usage of biometric data is not new but the uses have broadened over the years. Police have been using biometric data like fingerprinting, DNA tests, etc., for decades now. What is new is the usage of fingerprint to unlock gadgets, using the same for workplace management to keep a track of workers’ time log, etc,. Biometric Databases come along with disadvantages that are in par with its advantages. Biometric information which is categorised as personal information has to be protected and stringent regulations are required for the same as databases can be hacked and sensitive data can be mishandled. This is a significant issue as it is related to privacy, consent and other areas of importance.
The data collection by the Arogya Setu App has triggered a series of questions including: whether the data collected thereof is secured with government agencies? Whether the right to health of the public at large prevail over an individual’s right to privacy? Whether the right to privacy could be waived by the state to secure the right to health? These queries need immediate attention of the government when the App itself is argued to be the subject of varied sorts of security issues.
