This article reconceptualises data as constitutional property under Article 300A and advocates for its protection against unauthorised access. It examines Indian and comparative jurisprudence, critiques existing legal frameworks, and calls for legislative reform to treat data theft as property crime, aligning India’s digital rights regime with evolving global standards.
Growth in Technology and Misinformation: A Rising Concern to Electoral Integrity in India
This article analyses the proliferation of misinformation in light of growth in technology and its implications on the erosion of the democratic process. It highlights the constitutional aspects involved and the vacuum in the current regulatory framework. The article proposes reforms to counter the challenges posed by the digital era.