United States v. Kowal

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Can using a deceased person's identity be considered identity theft?

United States v. Kowal 527 F.3d 741 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Case Number 07-3353 Before Circuit Judge Murphy, Circuit Judge Colloton, and Circuit Judge Shepherd Decided on May 29, 2008 Relevancy of the … Read More

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

Dr. Devender Singh v. Navdeep Singh & Anr.

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Seeking directions for the trial court to frame charges under Section 66D, in place of Section 66A

Dr. Devender Singh v. Navdeep Singh & Anr. (2019) 5 RCR (Cri) 592 In the High Court of Punjab & Haryana CRM-M 20865/2019 (O&M) Before Justice A.S. Sangwan Decided on February 25, 2019 Relevancy of the Case: Seeking directions for … Read More

Tridib Sarkar v. State of West Bengal

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Quashing of chargesheet in a case involving identity theft and death threats

Tridib Sarkar v. State of West Bengal 2023 Cri LJ (NOC 307) 100 In the High Court of Calcutta CRR 202/2022 Before Justice Bibek Chaudhuri Decided on April 26, 2023 Relevancy of the Case: Quashing of chargesheet in a case … Read More

Vishal v. State of Gujarat

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Bail application in a case involving identity theft and financial fraud

Vishal v. State of Gujarat In the High Court of Gujarat R/Crl.M.A. 1622/2023 Before Justice Samir J. Dave Decided on March 10, 2023 Relevancy of the case: Bail application in a case involving identity theft and financial fraud Statutes and … Read More

United States v. Willis

Linet Christina ThomasCase Summary

Appeal against conviction in a case involving aiding and abetting access to a protected system by sharing username and password

United States of America v. Todd A. Willis 476 F.3d 1121 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Case Number 06-6009 Before Chief Circuit Judge Tacha, Senior Circuit Judge Seymour, and District Judge Robinson Decided on … Read More

Sudesh Kumar Rai v. State of Chhattisgarh

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Revision petition in a case involving the issuance of fake Ration Cards

Sudesh Kumar Rai v. State of Chhattisgarh In the High Court of Chhattisgarh Cr.R. 31/2021 Before Justice Rajendra Chandra Singh Samant Decided on June 16, 2021 Relevancy of the case: Revision petition in a case involving the issuance of fake … Read More

Sameer Narayanrao Paltewar v. State of Maharashtra

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Presence of an applicant in the final hearing of their anticipatory bail application

Sameer Narayanrao Paltewar v. State of Maharashtra In the High Court of Bombay Crl. App. (Appeal) 393/2021 Before Justice Manish Pitale Decided on August 21, 2021 Relevancy of the Case: Presence of an applicant in the final hearing of their … Read More