Monthly Archives: December 2012

Noida Police recommend Icafe Manager for Cyber Cafes

Noida Police are reported to have mandated the use of software for management of cyber cafes. The recommended software is iCafe Manager supplied free of cost and supported by advertisement. Though the press report suggests that the installation of software … Continue reading

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Year 2012 in retrospect..from the view point of Cyber Law in India

The Cyber Law scene in India during 2012 was dominated by the discussions of Section 66A. The rules notified under sections 43A and 79 which held center stage in 2011 also continued into 2012. The end of the year however … Continue reading

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3 Crores overdrawn on ATM cards

A customer of Vijayawada branch of Indian Overseas Bank is reported to have drawn over Rs 3 crores using his ATM debit card without having balances in his account. It is reported that a technical glitch prevented the debits made … Continue reading

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New Andorid Malware

If you suddenly see a “Google Play” icon on your Androiod phone, beware that it could be the act of a new virus. If you click on the icon you may go the genuine Google Play store so that you … Continue reading

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Need to reduce the age of attaining majority under law

In the Delhi gangrape case it is reported that one of the accused is a 17 year old boy. By virtue of being less than 18 years of age this person is expected to escape punishment that he rightly deserves. … Continue reading

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Adverse effect of Computer Games on the society

The barbaric incidents of sexual violence seen in Delhi recently has raised a question on the effect of Bollywood, TV and Computer Games on the psyche of people and whether they are contributing to the growing violence and sexual assaults … Continue reading

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