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Cybercrime Surge and Online Hate Speech: The New Legal Battlefield in India By: Abhishek Jat, Advocate Date: 19 June 2025 India's rapid digital transformation has ushered in an era of unprecedented connectivity, revolutionizing communication, commerce, and social interaction. However, this digital expansion has been accompanied by a significant surge in cybercrime and a concerning rise in online hate speech. The digital landscape, once lauded for democratizing expression, has increasingly become a battleground for criminal activity, the spread of misinformation, and the exacerbation of communal tensions. Recent decisive actions by the Karnataka Police, including the registration of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals for provocative online content, signify a critical shift in how Indian authorities are addressing digital offenses. This indicates that online hate speech is no longer merely a violation of platform policies but is now being treated as a seri...

MP High Court Allows Husband to Submit Wife’s WhatsApp Chats as Evidence in Divorce Case Author: Abhishek Jat, Advocate The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Gwalior, in a recent order, addressed the admissibility of WhatsApp chats obtained without consent in a matrimonial dispute. The case arose when Raman Upadhyay, the husband, filed for divorce from Smt. Anjali Sharma on grounds of cruelty and adultery under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. To substantiate the allegation of adultery, the husband produced WhatsApp conversations between his wife and a third party. These chats were accessed through a special application installed on the wife’s phone, which automatically forwarded her messages to the husband’s device, allegedly without her knowledge or consent. The wife, Smt. Anjali Sharma, strongly objected to the use of these chats as evidence. She argued that the husband’s act of installing the application without her consent was not only illegal but also a grave infringement o...

  Reporting Domestic Violence in India: A Comprehensive Legal and Social Guide By Abhishek Jat, Advocate Introduction Domestic violence is a pervasive and deeply rooted issue in Indian society, impacting women across all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Indian law recognizes domestic violence not merely as a private family matter but as a serious violation of fundamental human rights, warranting robust legal remedies and state intervention. This guide provides an in-depth analysis of the social realities, legal frameworks, landmark judgments, reporting mechanisms, and protections available to women under Indian law. The Staggering Reality: Prevalence and Impact of Crimes Against Women The scale of violence against women in India is alarming. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, a total of 445,256 cases of crimes against women were registered in 2022 alone. A significant portion of these cases fall under special and local laws specifically enacted for women's p...