The D. M. Harish Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition, one of the country's only international events of this kind held privacy as the key topic for this year.
The D. M. Harish Memorial Government Law College National Moot Court Competition, one of the country's only international events of this kind held privacy as the key topic for this year.
"We are beginning to move into a world where technology as much as it is evolving us, is simultaneously even destroying us. The irony lies in this. And the dilemma lies in whether the civil society needs protection from the government or from the abusers of such technology. Today arms, as harmful as bazookas may be bought online through Bitcoin. Credit card information is stolen from viruses pre installed in brand new, sealed hard drives.
Since the revelations of Edward Snowden and Julian Assange, people all over the world have been waking up to the importance of the misuse of information by governments. This year we invited senior lawyers, press, politicians and industry personnel to discuss this issue and answer critical questions about security and privacy." said Anushka Shah, an organiser of the event
The panel discussion was formally held on the topic of "Law and the use and misuse of information by Governments" and the panellists included - Hon'ble Justice Mr. B.N. Srikrishna- Supreme Court Judge (Retd.), Mr. Aspi Chinoy- Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court, Mr. Sachin Kalbag- Editor-in-Chief, Mid-day, Mr. Rahul Narwekar- Member, Legislative Council, NCP and Mr. Rohas Nagpal- Director, Asian School of Cyber Laws. The panel was moderated by Mr. Haresh Jagtiani, Senior Advocate, Bombay High Court moderated the panel.
"I always feel that extra-curricular activities such as mooting help the overall growth and evolution of a student in college. As an alumnus of Government Law College, I encourage such activities and appreciate the organisation of such events by various committees within the college. I am glad to be a part of the event as a panellist." Mr. B.N. Srikrishna- Supreme Court Judge (Retd.)
"I think the concept of mooting is a very innovative way of acquainting the law students with the courtroom procedure. I am looking forward to the Panel Discussion and the moot. I wish the students all the best. " said Rahul Narwekar- Member, Legislative Council, NCP
The panellists had varied opinions on privacy, while some called privacy a myth and that we have moved out of the dark age where growth and technology have made privacy vanish while others felt that privacy was a fundamental right. The panel asked important questions such as whether the court had the right to get information which is private. To which, Justice Srikrishna replied "It depends on whether such information was in the best interest of the public and necessary for public security."
Mr Rohas Nagpal was of the opinion that hackers have many tricks up their sleeve in order to cause harm and that in order to protect public interest it is better for the government to be a step ahead. The practice of analysing and studying a person through CCTV footage amongst other methods helps intelligence agencies decide on a consequent action of the person which if harmful may be stopped.
The discussion helped students question philosophically how their government should handle private information and if the practices they were following were the best they could.
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