Role Of The Supreme Court In Protecting Fundamental Rights In The Digital Era
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Dr. Dhananjay Madheshia, Deen Dayal Upadhayaya Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur/Buddha Law College, Sec 7 GIDA Gorakhpur
Diwakar Prasad Dwivedi, Deen Dayal Upadhayaya Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur/Buddha Law College, Sec 7 GIDA Gorakhpur
ABSTRACT
The rapid expansion of digital instruments has fundamentally altered human interaction, governance, commerce, education, and global connectivity. Within the Indian landscape, the growing dependency on the internet, social platforms, artificial intelligence, digital payment systems, and data-driven tech has opened new doors while simultaneously creating obstacles for the preservation of Constitutional Fundamental Rights. The Supreme Court of India has emerged as a crucial institution in addressing these complications and ensuring that constitutional freedoms remain relevant in a computerized era. Through groundbreaking judgments, the judiciary has broadened the interpretation of Fundamental Rights, with a particular emphasis on privacy, freedom of speech, social equity, and access to information. Pivotal legal battles, such as Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) and Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020), have deeply shaped the trajectory of India's digital constitutional jurisprudence. Furthermore, the Court has adjudicated conflicts regarding internet shutdowns, digital oversight, data security, the obligations of intermediaries, and e-governance. This inquiry explores the role of the Supreme Court in safeguarding Fundamental Rights throughout the digital age, examines critical judicial interventions, and evaluates the hurdles the legal system faces when attempting to strike a balance between individual sovereignty and national security alongside technological advancement. The study concludes that the Supreme Court remains a vital pillar in upholding constitutional accountability amidst a constantly shifting digital landscape.
Keywords: Supreme Court, Fundamental Rights, Digital Era, Privacy, Internet Freedom.
