A Beginner’s Guide to Space Transition Theory

Pallavi SinghLaw

Space Transition Theory explains the nature & behaviour leading to commission of cyber crime with time, space and circumstances as catalysts.

The nature of cyber crimes evolves rapidly in line with technological developments. To understand why cyber crimes happen, various cyber criminology theories have attempted to explain this. These theories seek to diagnose the minuscule reason leading to the occurrence of … Read More

An Insight Into Digital Realpolitik

Saishya DuggalCyber Security

The best way to understand cyberpolitik is by evaluating the events that have underscored its importance: Stuxnet and beyond.

The word realpolitik often generates esoteric, perplexing worries in the mind of the average Joe, conjuring up images of an elaborate congress and combative political discourse. It’s me: I’m this average Joe. A little research, however, reveals a painfully less … Read More

Free-To-Air (FTA) Services & the Rise of Doordarshan in India

Saishya DuggalLaw

Free-To-Air (FTA) Services & the Rise of Doordarshan in India

Doordarshan, an autonomous Indian public service broadcaster and ubiquitous program on Indian television, is the perfect example to explain Free-To-Air services. Operated by Prasar Bharati, a public service broadcaster, it plays on Indian TVs through the DD Free Dish, a … Read More

Halo and Horn Effect on Social Media

Saishya DuggalLaw

Halo and Horn Effect on Social Media

The words halo and horn evoke some celestial images in the mind — of angels and devils, of hell and heaven. However, the psychological effects they reflect aren’t as literal. Oxford defines the halo and horn effect as “an effect in which … Read More

Payne v. Northwest Corp.

Ananya DixitCyber Security

Validity of employment termination after recording calls and indulging in insubordinate behaviour

Payne v. Northwest Corp. 911 F. Supp. 1299 In the United States District Court for the District of Montana Case Number CV 95-035-BLG-RWA Before Magistrate Judge Anderson Decided on November 29, 1995 Relevancy of the case: Validity of employment termination … Read More

An Introduction to Predictive Policing

The Cyber Blog IndiaLaw

An Introduction to Predictive Policing

The criminal justice system continues to undergo significant transformations as technology is critical in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting crimes. With further advancements, there is a growing need to leverage AI to address the challenges faced by the Indian justice system. … Read More