Why police surveillance and facial recognition at Jantar Mantar are under legal challenge
A public interest litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court has challenged the use of police surveillance and facial recognition technology at Jantar Mantar, citing concerns over privacy and free speech. The petition, filed by Aishe Ghosh, former president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union, argues that the Delhi Police's continuous monitoring of protesters lacks legal authority and procedural safeguards. The case highlights the absence of a dedicated legal framework for regulating facial recognition technology in India.