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Dark Patterns in Exit Architecture: Legal Implications of Manipulative Subscription Cancellation Flows

Meghna Jain Introduction The digital age has transformed our world, not just in terms of human connection but also accessibility. This fast-paced, consumer-driven environment has seen the rise of subscription models, free trials, and auto-pay services, often offered through mobile apps. While these services offer convenience, they also present opportunities for manipulative design practices, commonly […]

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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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Constitutional Law Media Laws Technology

2023 Amendments to the IT Rules: Drawing a Curtain on Free Speech

Sonarekha Ray Introduction Comedian Kunal Kamra filed a petition before the Bombay High Court, flagging several legal flaws and challenging the constitutional validity of the amendments that were passed to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (‘IT Rules’) in April 2023. In response to the petition, the clarifications that […]

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Media Laws Technology

Revolutionizing the Silver Screen: The Cinematograph Bill Amendment Battles the Menace of Film Piracy

Snigdha Ghose and Durlabhya Singh Introduction India is home to the world’s largest film industry, with a market size of more than 182 billion rupees. In spite of annually producing around 1500 to 2000 films, as per the “Deloitte Report on the Indian Film Industry”, of September 2016, the revenue of the Indian film industry […]

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Policy Technology

Right to cognitive liberty in a Transhumanism Era: A Case for Integration within Indian Legal Framework

Existing and upcoming neuro-technologies have grown enough to manipulate the human nervous system which can either empower or even oppress the ability of self-determination. In the absence of a right to cognitive liberty, this impact shall be detrimental to several rights of the people. This article, therefore, aims to analyze the impact, legal insufficiency, and possible scope for inclusion in the Indian legal system.