Landmark Judgments in Indian Cyber and Technology Law: A Critical Analysis
By Abhishek Jat, Advocate Introduction The digital revolution has necessitated a robust legal framework to address emerging challenges in cyberspace. India's Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) has evolved significantly through judicial interpretation. This article examines seminal judgments that have shaped the contours of cyber law jurisprudence in India, focusing on intermediary liability, cybercrime prosecution, digital evidence standards, and constitutional challenges. I. Intermediary Regulation and Digital Content Governance Website Blocking and Proportionality In Department of Electronics and Information Technology v. Star India Pvt. Ltd. (2016), the Delhi High Court established a significant precedent regarding website blocking. The court determined that when a website predominantly hosts infringing content, blocking it in its entirety is justified rather than implementing selective URL blocking. This judgment marked a crucial shift in the regulatory approach...