Bail in Cases of Cyber-Crimes under the Information Technology Act, 2000: A Critical Re-Evaluation of the Penal Framework.

~By Parth Kantak INTRODUCTION This piece deals with the issue of bail in the cases of the cyber-crimes given in the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. It has been a relatively muted issue however a really pertinent one due to the impact that it has on the investigation of cyber-crimes, which is an extremely crucial stage …

Solidifying the Perspective of Obscenity: A Closer View to the Quandary

~By Mr. Parth Birla and Mr. Garv Arora INTRODUCTION “Nudity should not be tied to sex. The mere sight of the naked upper body of the woman should not be deemed to be sexual by default.”  The Kerala High Court in its judgment has made an aberration from the patriarchal view on the autonomy of women. The …

Section 67 of IT Act 2000: Scope, Misuse and the Striking Inadequacy

By Shubhra Agarwal and Anusha Agarwal INTRODUCTION The Information Technology Act, 2000 has been contentious legislation since its enactment. The Act gave a new direction to how cyber-crimes are dealt with in India. However, the question we ask today is whether it fits satisfactorily in the current scenario or does it require revision. One particular …