Legal Framework for Surveillance — Mains Questions

Critically examine the legal framework governing surveillance in India, particularly in light of the K.S. Puttaswamy judgment. Discuss the challenges in balancing national security imperatives with the fundamental right to privacy in the digital age.

Despite existing legal provisions and Supreme Court guidelines, concerns about the misuse of surveillance powers persist in India. Analyze the reasons for these concerns and suggest measures to strengthen the safeguards against arbitrary surveillance.

Discuss the role of the Information Technology Act, 2000, in regulating digital surveillance in India. How does it interact with the constitutional right to privacy, and what are its limitations in the contemporary digital landscape?