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Constitutional Law Privacy Law Technology

The Right to be Forgotten: Path Towards Efficacious Realization of Data Protection

Tanish Arora Introduction The concept of the right to be forgotten was recognised in French jurisprudence, where it was known as ‘le droit a l’oubli’, which refers to the “ability of individuals to limit, de-link, delete, or correct the disclosure of personal information on the internet that is misleading, embarrassing, irrelevant, or anachronistic.” This right […]

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International Law

Of State Responsibility, Sovereignty and Sanctions: China’s Act of Freezing Visas and Other Questions

This piece addresses the legal debate following China’s recent act of freezing the visas of two Indian media correspondents. It analyses the nature and legality of China’s actions drawing comparisons from various relevant instances to cater to the larger questions of state sovereignty, state responsibility and target sanctions.

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Family Law

Bigamous Relationship and The Hindu Succession Act- Rights of the Second Wife

Introduction Bigamy means marrying a second spouse when the marriage with the first spouse has not been dissolved. [1.] While society incurs various costs due to bigamy, the most immediate impact is faced by both wives. This cost is accompanied by society’s reproval for their husband’s ‘immoral’ actions. While the first wife is entitled to […]