RIGHT TO BE DISCONNECTED: NEED IN INDIA

AUTHORS – SHREYA BHUSHAN* & SACHIN KUMAR**

* STUDENT AT LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN, FACULTY OF UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY. EMAIL – SHREYABHUSHAN70801@GMAIL.COM

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, LAW COLLEGE DEHRADUN, FACULTY OF UTTARANCHAL UNIVERSITY. EMAIL –SACHINKUMAR@UTTARANCHALUNIVERSITY.AC.IN

BEST CITATION – SHREYA BHUSHAN & SACHIN KUMAR, RIGHT TO BE DISCONNECTED: NEED IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 534-543, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Abstract

“Due to the widespread availability of digital communication technology, the lines between one’s personal life and professional life have become increasingly blurry, resulting in a culture of “always on” in the workplace. With regard to the Indian context, this research piece investigates the notion of the “Right to be Disconnected” and analyses its significance and the requirement of its implementation. The purpose of this study is to argue that it is necessary to establish a comprehensive right to disconnect in India in order to address growing concerns regarding employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and mental health. This is accomplished by investigating international precedents, examining the current work culture in India, analysing legal and policy frameworks, and exploring potential implementation strategies. The results of the study indicate that although there are obstacles to overcome throughout the implementation process, a customised strategy that takes into account the different work environment in India might result in considerable gains for workers, organisations, and the economy as a whole.”

Keywords: Right to disconnect, digital communication, work-life balance, Indian labour law, employee wellbeing, workplace stress, digital detox