From fighting black money to leading the nation into a cashless era, the government’s demonetization drive has taken a sharp turn, plunging the nation into troubled times ~By Karnika Seth Gone are the days when criminals would attack their victims physically. They have now found internet and computers a safe haven for committing crimes. Norton […]

With an unprecedented surge in the use of information technology for communications, storing data and conducting financial transactions, cybersecurity has become a crucial challenge to one and all, including individuals, corporate entities and government bodies. According to the National Crime Records Bureau data, in the last three years, registered cases of cybercrime increased by 350%, […]

NEW DELHI: It was a phone call that woke TV news anchor Ravish Kumar from deep slumber on the night of December 10. “I almost didn’t pick it up but when I did, I was shocked,’’ Kumar recalls. His email account had been hacked. Kumar’s account was hacked by a group of people who call […]

I INTRODUCTION THE PAST year has brought many important judgments in the field of cyber laws. The pace at which this dynamic field of law is developing in India is indeed phenomenal. This survey discusses the recent developments in cyber laws in India, particularly the recent case law passed by Indian courts to interpret and […]

The subject of Information Technology law is as dynamic as the field of Information Technology (“IT”)  itself.  Rapid  advancements  in  Information  Technology  necessitate  adapting  the  existing  laws  or  creation  of  new  laws  to  regulate  the  cyberspace  and  at  the  same  time  allow  it  such  freedom  as  is  essential  to  harness  its  full  potential  for  the  […]

Is children accessing the Internet a boon or a bane? It can become a bane if a child is victimised through cyberbullying or faces other kinds of online victimisation. The recent incident of a 12-year-old boy bullied online by Facebook users, with comments and pictures circulated on the Internet, has alarmed the social media community […]

“Public Interest Over Privacy” Apple’s legal tussle with the FBI has opened a Pandora’s box. Should privacy be protected to the extent that it overrides needs of law enforcement? Should cooperation be extended by technology companies to law enforcement agencies in cybercrime or terrorist attack cases? Should law and public safety or national security be […]

India’s Information Technology Act( IT Act,2000)is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law of e-commerce which provides legal recognition to electronic documents and e-contracts. It provides legal framework for governing electronic transactions over Internet and for appointment of different functionaries under the Act to carry out their set of statutory duties. The Act also provides various […]

By-Karnika Seth, cyberlaw expert & practicing Advocate, Supreme Court of India copyright reserved by author (Feb 2013) Introduction The growth of Information Technology has led to proliferation of e-businesses due to its cost effectiveness, accessibility, convenience and vast user base. The global nature of internet has provided immense visibility to start up enterprises and medium […]

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