In August 2023, India got its first comprehensive data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Three previous drafts of the DPDP Act had exemptions for journalistic activities, but the final law withdrew such an exemption. Three previous drafts of the DPDP Act, one released by an expert committee on data protection, the other by the government, and …
The Delhi high court on Monday issued notice to Centre seeking its reply to a petition filed by French journalist and an overseas citizen of India card holder Vanessa Dougnac challenging the decision to deny her permission to carry out journalistic activities in the country. The court directed the Foreigners Regional Registration Office and union home affairs ministry to file …
On March 4, the Home Ministry issued a notification under Section 7B of the Citizenship Act 1955 pertaining to the rights of Overseas Citizens of India cardholders, which superseded previously issued notifications in April 2005, January 2007 and January 2009. The executive orders, which come into effect from the date of issuance, necessitate OCI cardholders to obtain special permission or …
