Article 19
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Can The State Choose Where We Dissent? On The Constitutional Limits of Protest Site Regulation | VL Desk, Heer Joshi
On October 12, the Delhi police issued a notification that de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest site[i]. Instead, three new locations were introduced, all of which remain considerably away from the Parliament. Since the decision came merely days after the protest against the Special Intensive Revision exercise, the de-notification has not been well-received and has…
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The Invisible Protest: Can Internet Shutdowns Extinguish Article 19 Without Touching The Streets?
Abstract In the summer of 2026, the Internet generation, raised[1] [2] at digital cafes, transformed [3] [4] Jantar Mantar into one of the main spots for the greatest and most impactful mobilizing of the students in India’s recent history. First, it was an expression of disgust toward the supposed exposure of the NEET-UG question paper, followed by other…
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Are We Ready For Neurotechnology?
Abstract The future of human-machine interaction is quickly shifting towards a more intimate and direct relationship between humans and machines, with the aid of technology like Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). Although these advancements in medicine, communication and accessibility may seem like great opportunities, they are also risking mental privacy, cognitive freedom and human autonomy. Existing legal…