Mallanagowda Biradhar v. State

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Quashing of proceedings in a case involving Facebook comments criticising an article on Swami Vivekananda

 Mallanagowda Biradhar v. State (2019) 5 Kant LJ 709 : (2019) 5 KCCR (SN 63) 70 In the High Court of Karnataka Crl. Pet.  2745/2017 Before Justice Aravind Kumar Decided on April 05, 2019 Relevancy of the case: Quashing of … 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

How can we improve the queer cyber experience?

Pragya AgrawalCyber Security, Law

How can we improve the queer cyber experience?

In April 2022, we organised our first online conference on “Abuse and Harassment in the Cyber Space: Beyond the Perceptions of Main Stream.” This conference included 12 Instagram Live sessions, and two panel discussions broadcasted live on YouTube. Since then, … Read More

Himanshu Kaushal v. State of Punjab

Shabadpreet KaurCase Summary

Petition seeking directions for the police to add Sections 67 and 67A for making vulgar and threatening comments on the petitioner's personal photos

Himanshu Kaushal v. State of Punjab In the High Court of Punjab & Haryana CRM-M 48533/2022 Before Justice Deepak Gupta Decided on November 29, 2023 Relevancy of the case: Petition seeking directions for the police to add Sections 67 and … Read More

Rajbir Singh v. State of Haryana

Shabadpreet KaurCase Summary

Petition for staying the departmental proceedings in a case involving the preparation of fake bills and transfer of government funds at an SP Office

Rajbir Singh v. State of Haryana In the High Court of Punjab & Haryana C.W.P. 11203/2020 & 17535/2020 Before Justice Vikas Bahl Decided on December 04, 2023 Relevancy of the case: Petition for staying the departmental proceedings in a case … Read More