CYBERSPACE AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL ODYSSEY: BALANCING RIGHTS AND GOVERNANCE

MS. PRIYANSHA SINGH DIXIT & MS. SANGHMITRA PARIHAR

* RESEARCH SCHOLAR, RESEARCH SCHOLAR, DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH, BARKATULLAH UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL (M.P.)

** RESEARCH SCHOLAR, NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL (M.P.)

ABSTRACT

The dynamic interplay between cyberspace and Constitutional principles is a modern voyage across the perilous terrain of reconciling individual rights with effective governance. In this paper, the authors will explore into the ongoing issues of aligning digital landscapes with established legal frameworks. As cyberspace transforms communication, privacy and access, Constitutional considerations become more relevant. This paper will explore the delicate equilibrium between safeguarding fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and privacy, while addressing governance imperatives such as online regulation and cybersecurity. We will get insights into how societies might embrace the potential of cyberspace while protecting democratic norms and the rule of law by exploring this Constitutional odyssey. As cyberspace expands in scope, it has a tremendous impact on many aspects of modern life, from communication and business to information dissemination and civic engagement. This transition needs a rethinking of Constitutional standards in order to fit the new problems and opportunities posed by the digital age. The driving causes behind the requirement to rebalance Constitutional frameworks in response to the cyberspace phenomena will be elucidated in this paper. The paper will further investigate the intricate web of issues concerning cybersecurity, data protection, and digital regulation and will try to address these challenges while upholding the democratic principles upon which they are founded.