Fourth IBA India Litigation and ADR Symposium
5 Dec - 6 Dec 2025
Session information
Parallel session: Privacy, GDPR and the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act: where is the freedom of speech on the one hand and regulation of social media on the other?
Saturday 6 December (1335 - 1450)
Description
Freedom of speech as it is guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India on the one hand gives protection to children, vulnerable adults and upholds the intrinsic right to privacy.
On the other hand, much of our information and misinformation is put up on social media, online platforms, bulk messaging services, etc. The session will explore the importance of these sources of information; the need to protect these sources; the right to freedom of trade and profession; which of these rights is to be protected more; and where the balance lies.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Manjaree Chowdhary | Maruti Suzuki India, Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Arush Khanna | Numen Law Offices, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Membership Officer, Young Lawyers' Committee |
Speakers
| Pavit Katoch | Inshorts, New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Professor Marike Paulsson | Council International Dispute Resolution - Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain |