Author Archives: Vijayashankar Na

About Vijayashankar Na

Naavi is a veteran Cyber Law specialist in India and is presently working from Bangalore as an Information Assurance Consultant. Pioneered concepts such as ITA 2008 compliance, Naavi is also the founder of Cyber Law College, a virtual Cyber Law Education institution. He now has been focusing on the projects such as Secure Digital India and Cyber Insurance

Jurisdiction aspects in IIPM issue

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

According to the IIPM blocking report, the order to block 78 websites was based on a court order in Gwalior. The actual order of DIT however does not mention any Court order. It simply says “It has been decided to … Continue reading →

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GOI blocks 78 URLs on IIPM issue

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

In a matter of grave concern to the activists of freedom of expression, CERT IN has ordered blocking of 78 URLs allegedly inimical to the interests of IIPM. Surprisingly the blocked URLs include a notification from UGC stating that IIPM … Continue reading →

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Dear RBI Governor, Can you do what you are suggesting others?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

I would like to draw the attention of RBI to the following paragraph in the discussion paper on Disincentivisation of Cheques issued by them. “companies, schools and educational institutions, etc which receive payment and (should) provide an immediate documentary evidence … Continue reading →

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Dear Senior Citizens, You are unwelcome at Banks..implies RBI

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

The RBI discussion paper on “Disincentivisation of issuance and use of cheques”  wants to impose penalties for using cheques in banking transactions as also for cash withdrawals and deposits. Instead it urges people to shift to Internet banking and ATMs. … Continue reading →

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Bandit Veerappan and his Wife’s claims of Copyright

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

Recently a film has been released in Kannada called “Attahasa” which documents the story of Veerappan a notorious bandit who worked as a sandalwood and ivory smuggler in the forests in Karnataka,TN and Kerala. He was known for many notorious … Continue reading →

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RBI Move will encourage Private Cash Management Services

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Vijayashankar Na

The ill advised and illegal move of RBI to “Disincentivise usage of Cheques” through policy measures of penalizing cheque issuers and cheque beneficiaries is likely to have a serious negative impact on the economy with a significant increase of cash … Continue reading →

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