Decentralised Media and the Question of Responsibility

Aali JaiswalLaw

Decentralised Media and the Question of Responsibility

As users of digital platforms, we value the freedom of unrestricted expression and the right to feel protected. The Internet has continuously evolved in response to the balance between freedom of expression and the need for order. The first wave … Read More

The Double-Edged Sword of Total Transparency

Ananya DixitLaw

The Double-Edged Sword of Transparency

Let me tell you the truth: there is an ocean of information out there that you cannot access for free. Research papers, government documents, and classified files—none of that is just sitting there for the average person to access. However, … Read More

Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. v. Meta Platforms Inc. & Ors

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Using a registered trademark without authorisation for selling undergarments through online videos amounts to trademark infringement

Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. v. Meta Platforms Inc. & Ors In the High Court of Delhi FAO 280/2023 and CM App. 56965/2023 Before Justice Dharmesh Sharma Decided on November 7, 2023 Relevancy of the case: Using a registered trademark without authorisation … Read More

J.D.M.L. v. C.M.V.T.

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Do Twitter attacks against an ex-spouse constitute “emotional abuse” as defined under the Victims of Family Violence Act 1988?

J.D.M.L. v. C.M.V.T. 2022 PESC 10 In the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island Docket S1-FS-9520 Before Justice JW Gormley Decided on March 01, 2022 Relevancy of the case: Do Twitter attacks against an ex-spouse constitute “emotional abuse” as defined … Read More

Social Media and Stock Market: A Game that doesn’t Stop

Saishya DuggalLaw

Social Media and Stock Market A Game that doesn't Stop

I like wordplay, that’s my cup of tea (check the title for reference). Redditors, however, seem to like increasing the stock price of a company by 1,700% — that’s their cup of tea. GameStop, an American video game retailer, was … Read More

Chevula Narsimlu v. State of Telangana

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Bail application in a case involving morphing a minor victim's face on nude pictures

Chevula Narsimlu v. State of Telangana In the High Court of Telangana Crl. P. 8728/2022 Before Justice Chillakur Sumalatha Decided on October 06, 2022 Relevancy of the Case: Bail application in a case involving morphing a minor victim’s face on … Read More

Martin Glenn v. Craig Kline

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Remedy hearing in a claim for libel and harassment on Twitter and Email

Martin Glenn v. Craig Kline [2021] EWHC 468 (QB) In the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, Media and Communications List Case QB-2020-001553 Before Deputy Judge Richard Spearman Decided on March 05, 2021 Relevancy of the Case: Remedy hearing … Read More

How to secure your Twitter account?

Vidhi JainCyber Security

In my previous articles of this series, I have discussed security settings on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn. This article is a step-by-step guide to securing your Twitter account. With over 300 million monthly active users, the platform remains … Read More

Is it legal to share stock market tips on social media?

Samiksha UniyalLaw

Is it legal to share stock market tips on social media?

Investing in different asset classes is the key to financial security and stability. While the stock market looks like a lucrative idea, many individuals are often in the race to earn profits. However, they miss the fact that investing in … Read More