Article 14 in the Digital Age
constitutional clat_ug advanced case_analysisSuppose the Government of India introduces a new law that makes it mandatory for all citizens to obtain a "Social Media License" to access the internet. The license requires individuals to undergo a background check, pay a hefty fee, and adhere to a strict set of guidelines that restrict their online speech.
Anupam, a college student, is outraged by this new law and decides to challenge it in court. Can Anupam argue that this law violates his right to equality under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution? What legal remedies would be available to him, and what would be the Government's possible defenses?
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Bhai, I disagree with this article's conclusion. Article 14's concept of "class legislation" is still relevant in the digital age. The SC's decision in Shreya Singhal 2015 case established that even online content can be scrutinized under Art 14. We can't just say that digital natives are "outside" the Constitution's purview. Equality and non-discrimination must be applied equally to online and offline spaces.