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The Impact of COVID-19 on Digital Education: A Socio-Legal and Human Rights Perspective

Authors
Aparna Singh1, Tanya Singh2, *
1Assistant Professor of Law (Selection Grade) Coordinator for Project, Centre of Excellence Government of U.P.- “Curriculum Transformation NEP and Human Rights for Developing Study On (Status of Human Rights Studies/ Education in School With Reference to Secondary Educational Institution in State of Uttar Pradesh)” at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya, National Law University, Lucknow, U.P, India
2Research Fellow at Above Mentioned Research Project. Centre of Excellence, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, U.P, India
*Corresponding author. Email: tanyalaw808@gmail.com
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Tanya Singh
Available Online 26 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-515-7_24How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Digital Education; Constitutional Protections; Policy analysis; Article 21A; Policy reforms; Covid 19; Global South
Abstract

The COVID-19 brought a prompt shift to digital education mode at all education levels throughout the World which although a necessary action at that time also exposed critical gaps in educational equity and legal frameworks. This study employs a socio-legal lens to examine how the transition to online learning at a rapid scale induced by a pandemic affected marginalized communities, rural populations and low-income families due to inadequate access to technology, internet connectivity and digital literacy. Analyzing constitutional provisions, international human rights instruments and national education policies, the research identifies significant deficiencies in protecting the right to education during digital transformation. The research paper explores the violations of Article 21A and 14 of the Constitution of India while also dealing with the psychological and social impacts of remote learning methods, the resultant isolation and mental health issues. By evaluating the governmental and non-governmental responses taken to resolve the digital divide, this research paper aims to offer some recommendations that can aid in building up an inclusive infrastructure for digital education and emphasize on technology access that is universal with effective teacher preparedness and resource distribution of equitable nature to safeguard equality in educational rights in a world that is increasingly digitizing.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Law and Technology (ICLT 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
26 December 2025
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978-2-38476-515-7
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-515-7_24How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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