Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Revolution or Pandora’s Box?

Khilansha MukhijaLaw

Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Revolution or Pandora's Box?

Brain, cognition, and consciousness are some terms that humans use to distinguish themselves from other species. Over time, their thoughts have developed into intricate systems, allowing them to become the “intelligent” species. As a result, their quest to understand who … Read More

Recognising Autonomous Systems as Electronic Persons – Part 2

Adyasha SahooLaw

Recognising Autonomous Systems as Electronic Persons - Part 2

The first part of this article explored the definition of person, legal jurisprudence on this issue, and possibilities for recognising autonomous systems as legal persons. The second part explores potential challenges in recognising personhood for autonomous systems. The proposal for … Read More

Recognising Autonomous Systems as Electronic Persons – Part 1

Adyasha SahooLaw

Recognising Autonomous Systems as Electronic Persons

Amid our digital era, where silicon and soul converge, and algorithms permeate our daily lives with an uncanny resemblance of intelligence, a compelling question arises: Can we confer personhood upon our silicon companions? Imagine a world where you arrange a coffee … Read More

How does the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court work?

Rugved MahamuniLaw

How does the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court work

In 1978, the U.S. Congress passed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to implement a statutory framework for government agencies to obtain authorisation for foreign intelligence operations. Without FISA, government agencies had virtually unlimited powers. There is a good chance … Read More

United States v. Salum

Rugved MahamuniCase Summary

Appeal against the conviction of a police officer for accessing personnel records and sharing them with a private investigator for financial gain and obstruction of justice

United States v. Salum 257 F.App’x 225 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Case Number 07-10944 Before Circuit Judge Wilson, Circuit Judge Pryor, and Circuit Judge Kravitch Decided on December 04, 2007 Relevancy of the … Read More