Author name: Akshara Rajratnam

Akshara Rajratnam is a practicing lawyer in Lucknow High Court, a writer, and an International Relations enthusiast.

Mind Reading and the Law: India’s Next Privacy Challenge

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As neurotechnology moves from labs to classrooms and courtrooms, Indian law faces a constitutional gap. Earlier this year, a paralysed man in the United States moved a computer cursor using nothing but his thoughts. The feat, made possible through Elon Musk’s Neuralink, made headlines worldwide. Closer home, a Bengaluru-based start-up launched a lightweight headband that […]

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Heritage Sovereignty: The Legal Labyrinth India Navigates for UNESCO Glory

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As India contemplates future nominations from its provisional list, the implications are evident: UNESCO recognition confers international prestige and the potential to draw tourists, yet it also imposes intricate legal obligations that constrain policy autonomy for future generations. When India celebrated the addition of the Maratha Military Landscapes to its list of UNESCO World Heritage

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Sonam Wangchuk’s Arrest Under NSA: Balancing National Security and Civil Liberties in India

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The Wangchuk case necessitates a revisit to preventive detention in contemporary India. While instances of genuine national threats may occasionally trigger the usage of extraordinary measures, the routine invocation of special laws like the NSA, even in situations manageable under ordinary criminal laws, erodes civil liberties without corresponding security gains.  The recent arrest of the

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