251 HYPER SURVEILLANCE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: BALANCING SECURITY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES IN SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES (AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, AND SRI LANKA) Ratna Sisodiya1 Rachana Choudhary2 Surendra Singh Bhati3 1. INTRODUCTION This chapter delves into the intricate dynamics of hyper-surveillance within the criminal justice systems of South Asian countries, focusing on Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It begins by defining hyper-surveillance within this context, elucidating its manifestation through in1 Associate Professor (Law) at Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, holds a Ph.D. from India and post-doctoral experience from Italy, she is an author and contributor to significant legal publications and other global databases. Actively participating in national and international conferences, Dr. Sisodiya contributes to government initiatives in Rajasthan addressing socio-legal issues and advocates for anti-drug efforts targeting adolescents. E-mail: sisodiyaratna6@gmail.com. 2 A seasoned law academic with 15+ years of experience, holds a Ph.D. from India, and a post-doc from the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria. She has authored numerous publications across various legal topics and serves as a resource person for Administrative Services training institutions. Her mentoring of students for judiciary and prosecution services exams, notably at the APS Judicial Academy in Delhi, reflects her dedication to legal education. E-mail: choudhary.rachna01@gmail.com 3 Surendra Singh Bhati, Assistant Professor at Pacific School of Law, combines five years of legal practice with five years in academia, focusing on Sports Law. He has authored ten research papers and three chapters in legal books, actively promoting knowledge and organizing workshops for young athletes on their legal rights. E-mail: ssbhati05@gmail.com DOI: https://doi.org/10.29327/5448881.1-10
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