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What is Cyber Blackmailing in India and How to Avoid it?

In a form of coercion known as blackmail, a person or group of individuals are threatened with the disclosure or spread of information about them that is either basically true or false unless particular requirements are met. The dangerous information is typically kept secret from the public and only shared with intimate friends or family members. Along with legal proceedings, it could entail threatening the victim or a close family member with bodily injury, mental agony, or emotional suffering.

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Cyber Crime and the law in India

A guide to cyber crime and cyber law in India, covering the IT Act 2000, the BNS 2023, data protection and how online offences are punished.

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How to Avoid Landlord-Tenant Disputes in Delhi

Avoid landlord-tenant disputes in Delhi with a clear lease, the Delhi Rent Control Act 1958, the Model Tenancy Act 2021 and the Rent Controller forum.

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A Brief Overview of The Domestic Violence Act

An overview of India's Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, covering its key provisions, protection orders and remedies for victims.

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Abetment of suicide and its consequences

Abetment of suicide is now Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (formerly Section 306 IPC), a non-bailable offence punishable with up to 10 years imprisonment and fine.

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