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    Aadhaar Should Be Limited to Identity Verification Only, PIL Filed Before Supreme Court Argues Under Article 32 Today
    Aadhaar Should Be Limited to Identity Verification Only, PIL Filed Before Supreme Court Argues Under Article 32 Today
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    Aadhaar Should Be Limited to Identity Verification Only, PIL Filed Before Supreme Court Argues Under Article 32 Today

    A Supreme Court of India PIL filed under Article 32 seeks directions restricting Aadhaar use strictly to identity verification, alleging its expanding application in administrative and electoral processes exceeds legally permitted limits and raises concerns regarding misuse, governance practices, and constitutional safeguards for citizens’ data.

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    Privacy Matters, Live Location Sharing Cannot Be a Bail Condition: Karnataka High Court Protects Accused’s Rights
    Privacy Matters, Live Location Sharing Cannot Be a Bail Condition: Karnataka High Court Protects Accused’s Rights
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    Privacy Matters, Live Location Sharing Cannot Be a Bail Condition: Karnataka High Court Protects Accused’s Rights

    Karnataka High Court ruled bail conditions cannot mandate continuous live location sharing by accused. M. Nagaprasanna held such surveillance violates personal liberty, allowing other reasonable conditions to remain intact.

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    Rajasthan High Court Seeks Response From Centre in Case Challenging Legality of Transgender Amendment Act 2026
    Rajasthan High Court Seeks Response From Centre in Case Challenging Legality of Transgender Amendment Act 2026
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    Rajasthan High Court Seeks Response From Centre in Case Challenging Legality of Transgender Amendment Act 2026

    Rajasthan High Court sought Centre’s reply on plea challenging Transgender Amendment Act 2026. Bench led by Sanjeev Prakash Sharma issued notice, citing concerns over rights, privacy and self identification of transgender persons.

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    "Staring at a Woman Colleague’s Body is Unethical Not Voyeurism": Bombay High Court Clarifies Scope Of Section 354C IPC
    "Staring at a Woman Colleague’s Body is Unethical Not Voyeurism": Bombay High Court Clarifies Scope Of Section 354C IPC
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    “Staring at a Woman Colleague’s Body is Unethical Not Voyeurism”: Bombay High Court Clarifies Scope Of Section 354C IPC

    The Bombay High Court held that staring at a woman colleague is unethical but does not constitute voyeurism under Section 354C IPC. It clarified the offence requires invasion of privacy through observing or recording private acts, not mere workplace misconduct.

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    "Accessing Contacts May Violate Privacy": Delhi High Court Raises Concern Over WhatsApp Data Disclosure Request By Police
    "Accessing Contacts May Violate Privacy": Delhi High Court Raises Concern Over WhatsApp Data Disclosure Request By Police
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    “Accessing Contacts May Violate Privacy”: Delhi High Court Raises Concern Over WhatsApp Data Disclosure Request By Police

    The Delhi High Court raised privacy concerns over Delhi Police’s request to access WhatsApp contacts of a hoax bomb threat accused. It questioned indiscriminate data disclosure, warning such actions could unjustifiably intrude upon individuals’ privacy rights and personal information.

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    Son-in-Law Cannot Access Father-in-Law’s Salary, Loans or Property Under RTI: UP Information Commission
    Son-in-Law Cannot Access Father-in-Law’s Salary, Loans or Property Under RTI: UP Information Commission
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    Son-in-Law Cannot Access Father-in-Law’s Salary, Loans or Property Under RTI: UP Information Commission

    The Uttar Pradesh State Information Commission ruled that a son-in-law cannot seek personal details of his father-in-law under the RTI Act. The Commission held RTI cannot be misused to invade privacy or collect material for private disputes.

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