Privacy and evidence in India have been drastically redefined in the digital age. As people interact more on digital devices and platforms, their actions leave numerous digital footprints. Police agencies use them as evidence in criminal investigations. Although this change … Read More
In 2019, widespread outrage erupted in India and other countries after WhatsApp confirmed that some of its users had been targeted with spyware. This breach affected a total of 121 users from India, including activists, scholars and journalists. The Pegasus … Read More
The fight for the right to privacy has been at the forefront of numerous legal battles over the past century. However, much less is pondered about commonly used inventions that are of comparatively old vintage, such as credit/debit card usage. … Read More
Imagine a fleet of drones working in perfect harmony, autonomously surveying disaster zones, monitoring agricultural lands, or managing urban traffic, all without direct human control. This is no longer a scene from a sci-fi movie, but a reality. Swarm drones … Read More
As cyber space evolves rapidly, digital personal data is everywhere. It becomes essential, particularly when accessing it as digital evidence. It pits the right to privacy against the law enforcement agencies’ primary objective to investigate criminal offences. As Justice BN … Read More
United States v. Pasha 332 F.2d 193 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Case Number 14188 Before Chief Judge Hastings, Circuit Judge Schnackenberg, and Circuit Judge Swygert Decided on May 22, 1964 Relevancy of … Read More
Pritchard v. Pritchard 732 F.2d 372 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Case Number 83-1739 Before Senior Circuit Judge Haynsworth, Circuit Judge Phillips, and Circuit Judge Chapman Decided on April 16, 1984 Relevancy of the … Read More
In 1978, the U.S. Congress passed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to implement a statutory framework for government agencies to obtain authorisation for foreign intelligence operations. Without FISA, government agencies had virtually unlimited powers. There is a good chance … Read More
Heggy v. Heggy 944 F.2d 1537 : 60 USLW 2242 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Case Number 90-6122 Before Chief Judge McKay, Circuit Judge Holloway, and District Judge Winder Decided on October 02, 1991 … Read More