Legal Glossary

OBSCENE

Obscene : Obscene refers to content, behavior, or material that is offensive, indecent, or sexually explicit in a manner that is considered morally or socially unacceptable.(Section 294 of Indian Penal Code)  

INTERMEDIARIES

Intermediaries : refer to entities such as internet service providers, social media platforms, and online marketplaces that facilitate the transmission, storage, or hosting of user-generated content or electronic messages on behalf of others. (Under Information...

IMPERSONATION

Impersonation : the act of pretending to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others.(Under Section 205 of Indian Penal Code)

CHEATING

Cheating :Cheating involves dishonest or deceitful behavior with the intention of gaining an unfair advantage or deceiving others, often in the context of a game, competition, or interpersonal relationship.(Under Section 420 of Indian Penal Code)  

PIL

PIL : PIL stands for "Public Interest Litigation," which refers to legal action initiated in a court of law for the protection of public interest or the enforcement of public rights by individuals or groups who may not have a direct personal interest in the...

MENS REA

Mens Rea : Mens rea is a legal term that refers to the mental state or intention behind committing a crime. It signifies the guilty mind or the awareness of wrongdoing that accompanies the criminal act.(Under Section 76-106 of Indian Penal Code)