Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s stand on plea challenging provisions of data protection law

Why in news

The Delhi High Court sought the Union government's response to a petition challenging the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, alleging it allows unchecked Executive access to personal data.

Background

A petition filed by Mr. Chandresh Jain argues that the DPDP Act, 2023, undermines judicial independence and violates constitutional guarantees. The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for the matter in April.

Facts for Prelims

• Act / BillDigital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
• PlaceDelhi High Court
• FactThe petition alleges the Act enables unchecked Executive access to personal data.

For Mains

Q. Critically analyze the tension between state surveillance powers and the right to privacy under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Executive overreach: Potential for unchecked data access by government agencies without sufficient judicial oversight
• Constitutional conflict: Balancing national security imperatives against the fundamental right to privacy and individual autonomy

Keywords: Right to Privacy · Executive Overreach · Data Sovereignty · Judicial Independence · Constitutional Morality

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