DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AND STATE RESPONSIBILITY: NAVIGATING CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGES IN INDIA’S LEGAL LANDSCAPE
DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AND STATE RESPONSIBILITY: NAVIGATING CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGES IN INDIA’S LEGAL LANDSCAPE Amal Singh Patel, 10th Semester, B.A.LL.B Student at Amity Law School, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh Dr. Axita Shrivastava, Assistant Professor at Amity Law School, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh Download Manuscript doi.org/10.70183/lijdlr.2024.v03.25 This research paper explores the evolving dynamics of digital sovereignty and state responsibility within India’s cybersecurity landscape. It critically examines India’s legal and regulatory framework, focusing on the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and sector-specific cybersecurity mandates. The study highlights the role of Indian institutions like CERT-In, NCIIPC, and regulatory bodies including TRAI, RBI, and SEBI in shaping compliance mechanisms. Landmark judicial pronouncements, including K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India and Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, are analyzed to understand constitutional safeguards in cyberspace governance. The paper delves into India’s assertion of sovereignty through data localization, extraterritorial jurisdiction, and blocking powers under Section 69A of the IT Act. It discusses India’s strategic position in global digital governance, balancing territorial and data-centric sovereignty models. The research also examines India’s stance on international legal norms, including its engagement with UNGGE, OEWG, and resistance to the Budapest Convention. By integrating legal doctrines, regulatory structures, and global frameworks, this paper offers a comprehensive analysis of India’s approach to navigating cybersecurity challenges while asserting digital sovereignty and fulfilling its responsibilities in cyberspace. Type Information Research Paper LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research, Volume III, Issue I, Page 583-613. Creative Commons Copyright This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Authors, 2024