Is Freedom of Expression Under Threat Due to the Right To Be Forgotten? A Case Laws Based Explainer
The right to be forgotten is often assumed to infringe upon the freedom of expression. As far as its interpretation goes, the courts have been subjective and often inconsistent in their decision making. The Google Spain case (2014) is touted as one reason why the tiff between the two rights intensified. Chandreyee Maitra analyses the Google Spain case, explaining why it created tension between freedom of expression and the right to be forgotten in the first place. Maitra shows how the Google Spain case affected European jurisprudence vis-a-vis the right to be forgotten.
Doctrine Of Sovereignty
By Jibin Mary George, Amity Law School, Delhi EDITOR’S NOTE:- The concept of sovereignty has been evolving since time immemorial. Since the World Wars, countries
The Struggle of a Democracy against Terrorism: Sacrificing Civil Liberties to Reduce Terrorism Risks
Terrorist threats have existed throughout modern history, and the importance of deterring and preventing terrorist acts is of central importance. The impulse to abandon human rights norms in times of fear and crisis is short-sighted and self-defeating. As the revelations of shocking abuses at Abu Gharib prison have demonstrated, the world will not easily accept inhumane treatment in any context, and such treatment will tarnish and undermine even legitimate security operations. Therefore, this is an issue which requires in-depth analysis, as done by the author, due to its complex and multidimensional nature.
The Kashmir problem
By Abhinav Yadav Editor’s note: This paper analyses the problem faced by Kashmir, a territory that has been in turmoil ever since the partition between
Aircraft Hijacking
By Soumya Singh Chauhan, UILS, Chandigarh “Editor’s Note: This paper deals with the phenomenon of aircraft hijacking- taking control of an aircraft by hostile forces
International Law and Self Determination
By Aakash Kumbhat, Akhil Mahesh & Apoorv KC, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: In international law, the principle of self determination
Principle of Non-Refoulement and its Absolute Nature
By Akkiraju Chandralekha, SLS Pune Editor’s Note: The principle of non-refoulement is a major concept in public international law, dealing specifically with refugee laws within
Passive Personality Principle: An Overview
By Sanjana Sahu, School of Law- KIIT University Editor’s Note: This paper discusses the passive personality principle in general. Firstly, there is a determination of jurisdictional
Law On Phone-tapping In India
By Priyan Garg, Amity Law School, Noida “EDITOR’S NOTE:- The recent times have exposed the diabolic methods used by government agencies all over the world
The Indian Legal Service Market And GATS
By Amrit Subhadarsi, KIIT School of Law, Bhuvaneshwar “EDITOR’S NOTE:- This piece analyses the prospect of liberalization of the Indian legal service market in light
Precautionary Principle
By Harpreet Kaur, UILS, Chandigarh “Editor’s Note: The precautionary principle has been adopted universally in different environmental instruments. It states that if there is risk of
Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation of Oil Pollution Damage : An Overview
By Shrushti Rath, KIIT University School of Law Editor’s Note: The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC) was adopted in the year
Property rights in outer space
Prakhar Maheshwari, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences Editor’s note: Recently, the usage and outlook of space as a resource has become prevalent. Humans
The Protection of Refugees Bill, 2014
By Shristi Banerjee and Aditya Pattnaik, WBNUJS Editor’s Note: This paper is in the form of a proposed draft for a bill titled the Protection of
The Corfu Channel Case
By Aarti Goyal, UILS, Chandigarh Editor’s Note: The general principles of International law are among the sources of national and International Law, which have long been
