Digital Evidence: Using Dating Apps for Investigations

Harmannat KourLaw

Digital Evidence Using Dating Apps for Investigations

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 Role of Dating Apps in Proving Consent

Harmannat KourLaw

The Role of Dating Apps in Proving Consent

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

R. v. SA

Ritesh KaraleCase Summary

Consideration of mitigating factors in a sentencing hearing for non-consensual publication of an intimate video

R. v. SA 2023 ABCJ 111 In the Alberta Court of Justice Docket 220944086P1 Before Justice J.J. Stuffco Decided on May 03, 2023 Relevancy of the Case: Consideration of mitigating factors in a sentencing hearing for non-consensual publication of an … Read More

Sarath v. State of Kerala

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Bail application in a case involving rape on the false pretext of marriage and circulation of intimate pictures

Sarath v. State of Kerala In the High Court of Kerala B.A. 9028/2021 Before Justice Gopinath P. Decided on December 21, 2021 Relevancy of the case: Bail application in a case involving rape on the false pretext of marriage and … Read More

Will online dating amount to sexual consent?

Gitanjali SadanLaw

Will online dating amount to sexual consent

Online dating apps like Tinder, Happn, Aisle, and Bumble have revolutionised dating in India. Users interact through these apps with other individuals they have never met before, based on their likes and dislikes over text messages and calls. This initial … Read More

[Redacted] v. Peter De Brujin

Sachet SahniCase Summary

[Redacted] v. Peter De Brujin

[Redacted] v. Peter De Brujin In the Karnataka High Court Cri. P. 7128/2014 Before Justice Anand Byrareddy Decided on February 02, 2015 Relevancy of the case: Bail application in a case involving a promise to marry after meeting online Statutes … Read More

Can minors use online dating applications?

Srushti IyerLaw

Can minors use dating applications_

Online dating has become a common part of day-to-day lives. Some may use a dating app for finding a suitable partner; while others are simply looking for friends. However, should online dating platforms be available for everyone to use, including … Read More