Daily Archives: December 19, 2016

Cyber Appellate Tribunal to re-emerge as TDSAT

Five years after the Cyber Appellate Tribunal (CyAT) became dysfunctional because the earlier Chair Person retired, it is now reported that the Government may merge CyAT with TDSAT (Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal).(View Report here) According to the Government … Continue reading

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WhatsApp Admin not liable for member’s posting..Delhi High Court

For some time it has been a hot discussion whether a WhatsApp admin should be held liable for the contents posted by a member.  In several places, police have launched action against WhatsApp admins in such cases. It is however … Continue reading

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Indian Government to set up malware cleaning service center

In what can be considered as a commendable move, the CERT IN has indicated that it will shortly set up a “Malware Cleaning Service” to the public. It is expected to maintain a botnet hosting malware cleaning tool kits which … Continue reading

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Has LIC ignored Government Directions on digital payment incentives?

Recently, the Government of India announced several incentives to promote digital payments. These included 10% incentive on LIC payments. (Refer article here). The incentives announced were for the following transactions. 1.Discount of 0.75% on petrol and diesel sold through Government … Continue reading

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