Webinar on “Privacy as a Constitutional Tort” By School of Law, Mahindra University: Register Now!

 

About School of Law, Mahindra University

Mahindra University is a pioneer in its innovative educational systems, transforming teaching and learning to create students who can change the world for a better place. It has made its mark by opening up new areas to help students explore their creative and analytical skills.

Mahindra University’s School of Law is founded on the thought of justice, equality and service to all sections of society. With the changing needs in society, Law has become an important department that requires more focus and thought.

The curriculum offers five years of integrated undergraduate programmes like Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law (BA. LL.B) and Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Law (BBA. LL.B) to cater to varied needs of the profession with distinguished faculty.

Only 60 students are admitted per class which is strictly on a merit basis. This closed student-teacher interaction provides undivided attention for students.

It shares expertise in imparting quality legal education through competent and well-qualified teaching staff, exceptional research culture, development and integration through moot courts in the first year itself and the like.

It provides a plethora of opportunities to its students which help them to nurture their talents as well as hone their skills thereby making them one of the best in the world.

It is enclosed with state of art infrastructure catering to every need and requirement of its students. Located in Bahadurpally away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the 130 acres of sprawling green campus provides students with all kinds of amenities.

The school of Law aspires to send its students to various corporate houses, judiciary and leading law firms at the end of its 5 years integrated course.

About the Webinar

The School of Law, Mahindra University, is organizing a webinar on “Privacy as a Constitutional Tort”. The webinar session will be hosted by an internationally recognized expert on the law, a member of Amnesty International’s Advisory Panel on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and a renowned guest professor at many global universities- Dr. Usha Ramanathan. 

Theme

Privacy | Torts | Constitutional Law 

Concept Note | “Privacy as a Constitutional Tort”  

“Gradually the scope of legal rights broadened; and now the right to life has come to mean the right to enjoy life – the right to be let alone.”

– Louis Brandeis, J. (1890) 

Privacy as a notion embraces multiple interpretations. It can be claimed by anyone in different contexts against people, society, and the state. In India, the right to privacy is implicit in the right to life and guaranteed to the citizens of this country under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The understanding of privacy as a constitutional tort essentially opens the window for holding the state accountable for the actions which result in breaching the privacy of an individual. But, interpretation of privacy is still a grey area in India and there is a long way to go before these concepts are well-settled and adequately framed.   

Date

October 21, 2021 (2:30 pm – 4:30 pm)

About the Speaker

Dr. Usha Ramanathan  

Dr. Usha Ramanathan is a globally renowned Indian expert on law and poverty. She is a frequent adviser to non-governmental organizations, international organizations and a member of Amnesty International’s Advisory Panel on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Her research interests include human rights, displacement, torts, and the environment. Further, she has numerous publications in India and abroad. In particular, she has devoted her attention to a number of specific issues such as the Bhopal gas disaster, the Narmada valley dams, or slum eviction in Delhi. 

Registration

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Eligibility:

open to all 

Fee

 none 

Contact Information 

Shruti Kakkar – shruti.kakkar@mahindrauniversity.edu.in