Inside India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025
IIndia’s online gaming sector has exploded over the last few years. From casual puzzles on smartphones to immersive e‑sports tournaments with professional teams, digital games are now part of daily life for hundreds of millions of people. With this growth have come concerns about unregulated money games, addictive designs and financial losses. In August 2025 the […]
Facebook Account Hacked? Here’s What You Can Do Legally (And How We Can Help)
Mera Facebook Hack Ho Gaya!” – Now What? Facebook is not just a social networking site anymore—it’s your digital identity, business presence, and sometimes your login key for many other platforms. If your Facebook account is hacked, it can lead to serious problems like: Let’s understand the legal framework, your rights, and how we can […]
If Your Instagram Account Is Hacked: Legal Remedies, Intermediary Obligations, and Strategic Action
Introduction In the digital age, Instagram is no longer just a social media platform—it is a business tool, public identity, and personal archive. When an Instagram account is hacked, it can lead to reputational damage, financial loss, emotional distress, and even criminal misuse of your identity. The Indian legal framework offers specific statutory provisions, rules […]
Anvar P.V. v. P.K. Basheer (2014) 10 SCC 473
Case Title: Anvar P.V. v. P.K. Basheer & Others, (2014) 10 SCC 473 🏛️ Court: Supreme Court of India 📌 Date of Judgment: 18 September 2014 ⚖️ Bench: Justice R.M. Lodha, Justice Kurian Joseph, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman ⸻ 🧐 Background: This case arose during the 2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections when Anvar P.V., a […]
Ram Pratap v. State of Rajasthan – High Court Upholds Financial Rights in Bank Account Freeze Case
Introduction The Rajasthan High Court once again emphasized the importance of procedural safeguards in cyber crime investigations involving bank account freezes. In the case of Ram Pratap v. State of Rajasthan, the Court provided much-needed relief to the petitioner, whose account had been arbitrarily frozen by the Cyber Cell. This case highlights the growing misuse […]
Punit Ojha v. State Bank of India – Rajasthan High Court Quashes Arbitrary Bank Account Freeze
Introduction Bank account freezing, especially by cyber cells, has created significant hardship for many account holders in India. In the Punit Ojha v. State Bank of India case, the Rajasthan High Court reaffirmed the principle that freezing entire bank accounts without due process is illegal and disproportionate. This ruling adds to the growing body of […]
Mukesh v. State of Rajasthan (2025) – Rajasthan High Court Allows Operation of Frozen Bank Account
Introduction Bank account freezing by cyber cells has become a common and often unregulated tool used during investigations. In this important case — Mukesh v. State of Rajasthan, the Rajasthan High Court took a balanced approach by safeguarding the petitioner’s financial rights while ensuring ongoing investigation was not hampered. This judgment is a significant precedent […]
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India – Landmark Judgment on Online Free Speech
Introduction: In the digital age, where communication flourishes across online platforms, freedom of speech has found a new expression — and new threats. One of the most crucial Supreme Court judgments in cyber law, Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, transformed how online expression is protected in India. 🕵️♂️ Background: Section 66A of the Information […]
Justice for a Senior Citizen: Telangana High Court Orders SBI to Unfreeze Businessman’s Account in Cyber Fraud Case (Jagtial, May 2025)
Case Summary: Jagtial, Telangana | May 7, 2025 In a powerful stand for due process and the rights of senior citizens, the Telangana High Court on May 7, 2025, directed State Bank of India (SBI) to immediately unfreeze the bank account of a 71-year-old businessman whose funds had been frozen in connection with a ₹16.5 […]
New SOPs for Police: Rajasthan HC Restricts Full Bank Account Freezes in Cyber Crime Cases (June 2025)
Author: Advocate Adarsh Singhal | Cyber Law Expert & High Court Advocate Introduction In a major relief for innocent individuals and small business owners facing unjustified financial hardship, the Rajasthan High Court has, through suo motu directions dated 14 June 2025, issued a landmark order restraining the state police and cyber cells from freezing entire […]