On November 29, 2024, the Australian Government passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 to amend the Online Safety Act 2021. This amendment seeks to ban the use of social media for kids under 16 years … Read More
Do you remember when WhatsApp introduced its new privacy policy and flooded our phones with “Accept or Leave” notifications? It felt like there was no real choice, right? However, Meta Inc, the company behind WhatsApp, overstepped the mark. The company … Read More
While we patiently wait for the rules and guidelines under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDP Act”), a news clip started doing the rounds in the last week of October. It essentially said, “Dear businesses, do not wait … Read More
Would you prefer to meet your significant other organically or through a dating app? Nowadays, many people choose dating apps to socialise and meet their better half. However, where the hopeless romantic in you believes your soulmate is out there … Read More
The nature of relationships and consent has significantly changed due to the popularity of online dating platforms. As these interactions continue to increase in virtual space, examining the role of digital evidence in the legal matters surrounding online dating becomes … Read More
Ashok Haribhau Mate v. State of Maharashtra In the High Court of Bombay B.A. 1321/2020 Before Justice V.K. Jadhav Decided on December 17, 2020 Relevancy of the case: Bail application in a case involving sending private photos to the complainant’s … Read More
Words are powerful. They can either unite us or divide us. But sometimes, the words we use can be more than just inaccurate. They can be downright harmful, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like sexually explicit content involving … Read More
Gurlal Singh Mall v. State of Punjab In the High Court of Punjab & Haryana CRM-M 45547/2023 Before Justice Sumeet Goel Decided on January 05, 2024 Relevancy of the case: Bail application in a case involving cheating, alleged rape and … Read More
