Privacy Law – Principles, Injunctions and Compensation Edition: 2014

Privacy Law: Principles, Injunctions and Compensation by Rishika Taneja and Sidhant Kumar is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of privacy law in India. The book explores the constitutional recognition of privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21, particularly in light of the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India, which affirmed privacy as intrinsic to life and personal liberty.The authors provide a systematic analysis of the principles governing privacy claims, including informational privacy, reputational harm, media intrusion, surveillance, and digital data misuse. A distinctive feature of the work is its detailed treatment of remedies—especially injunctions and monetary compensation—available in civil and constitutional proceedings. The book carefully discusses interim and final injunctions, damages, and evolving standards for quantifying compensation in privacy breaches.It further examines the intersection of privacy with defamation law, freedom of speech, data protection regulation, and emerging digital rights issues such as the right to be forgotten. Supported by extensive case law and comparative insights, the text bridges theory and litigation practice.With appreciation from Justice B.P. Jeevan Reddy and a foreword by Justice Ajit Prakash Shah, this publication by EBC is an indispensable reference for advocates, judges, corporate counsel, media professionals, and students seeking clarity on privacy enforcement and remedies in India’s rapidly evolving legal landscape.