Written by Apar Gupta The right to privacy was a constitutionally accepted and applied right recognised by an interpretative device of the Supreme Court since 1975.
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Fundamental rights redefined | The Indian Express–25.08.2017
The judgment also puts an end to some pernicious myths about the right to privacy. Illustration: C R Sasikumar The right to privacy is not
A Brake On Government | The Indian Express–Written by Indira Jaising 25.08.2017
I do not normally make comments about judges when writing about their judgments, but this is an exception to the rule. I was present in
A right for the future | The Indian Express–Written by ARVIND P. DATAR –25.08.2017
The observations on privacy did not really amount to a categorical ruling that there was no right to privacy. Thursday morning, a bench of nine
Right to privacy: India couldn’t have got a better gift in 70th year of Independence | editorials | Hindustan Times–25.08.2017
The Supreme Court’s declaration that citizens have a ‘right to be left alone’ is a huge milestone in the history of the Indian Republic and
Right to privacy: Supreme Court judgment mirrors people’s aspirations | analysis | Hindustan Times–25.08.2017
August 24, 2017 is a red-letter day in the history of India. In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has unanimously declared the
Right to privacy not just for privileged few, it’s a part of what makes us human | analysis | Hindustan Times–25.08.2017
In a verdict that will surely count as one of the most important for human rights in recent times, the Supreme Court of India has
Citizen vs State: On right to privacy verdict – The Hindu–25.08.2017
In a rare unanimous verdict pronounced by nine judges, the Supreme Court has ruled that privacy is a fundamental right that requires constitutional protection. It
Open letter to incoming CJI: The most pressing priorities before India’s judiciary, and how to address them–Times of India–24.08.2017
Respected CJI designate, You are about to head the world’s most populous functioning democracy’s apex court, the planet’s most dynamic judicial institution, a final court
Indian Bank faulted for losing customer’s net banking credentials | Business Line–24.08.2017
At a time when threats to data security have taken centre-stage, a public sector bank has been faulted for ‘causing harassment’ to a customer whose
Passport verification: In a year, no more physical police verification for passports: Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi–Economic Times–22.08.2017
The integration will be achieved by providing access to the judiciary, police and prisons through a desktop dashboard to facilitate expeditious and informed decisions and
Individual bankruptcy: Here is what PM Narendra Modi government is planning – The Financial Express–22.08.2017
The government is considering bringing in regulations in phases to deal with individual bankruptcy under the overarching law — the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Fine-tuning India’s arbitration aspirations | Business Standard Column–22.08.2017
India’s issues with pending commercial cases and their reduction through an enhanced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) system have long been a high-priority agenda of the
sebi: Bankruptcy code can help in deepening bond market, says SEBI chief Tyagi–Economic Times–21.08.2017
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s Chairman Ajay Tyagi said that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code can boost confidence of investors and help increase
Arun Jaitley: Insolvency law aims at saving promoters not banishing them: Arun Jaitley–20.08.2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today assured debt-laden companies that the objective of the new insolvency law is not to banish them but to save them
PSBs need to cut bad loans, will need more capital: Urjit Patel | Business Standard News–20.08.2017
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel on Saturday said banks would need to take a haircut for resolution of current stressed assets, and
Doubling of minimum wages to hit exports, jobs: AEPC–Economic Times–18.08.2017
Minimum wages in the garment industry if doubled to Rs 18,000 per month will jack up costs, hit exports and lead to job losses, a
Insolvency regulator empowers homebuyers, puts them on a par with creditors | Business Standard News–18.08.2017
The insolvency regulator has brought in a special provision to protect the homebuyers of beleaguered real estate companies such as Jaypee Infratech and Amrapali. The
Right to privacy crucial element of consumer rights in Digital India; here is why it is not absolute – The Financial Express–17.08.2017
I have written, spoken extensively about, and legally fought for a framework of legal rights for consumers and citizens—a critical issue as technology transforms and
Going on record: CCTV in courts will significantly enhance judicial transparency–Times of India–16.08.2017
In a welcome move, the Supreme Court has favoured the installation of CCTV cameras in all courts to facilitate audio-video recordings of court proceedings. This