JURISPRUDENCE AS A LAWYER'S EXTRAVERSION: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS WITH RESPECT TO CYBER LAW

ABSTRACT

This study explores the rapidly developing area of Indian cyber law jurisprudence, illuminating its evolution and significance via the analysis of significant court rulings and interpretations. The meaning of cyber law and its importance in the current digital world are explored at the outset. The study places a strong emphasis on how lawyers have shaped the legal system and how legal education must change to reflect new perspectives, democratic theory, and social scientific research. The section provides insights into the early pioneers in the field, such as Donn B. Parker, who laid the groundwork for the study of computer crimes and security. Subsequently, the article delves into the principles of cyberspace law, covering a range of topics including digital and electronic signatures, intellectual property, data security, and privacy. The Indian legal system—particularly the Information Technology Act of 2000—is used to clarify these subjects. It discusses whether cyber law requires a special philosophical and theoretical study, or if standard jurisprudential concepts are adequate for its complex subtleties. The following section of the article provides a thorough examination of two well-known court cases that had a significant impact on the development of Indian cyber law: "Shreya Singhal vs Union of India" and "SMC Pneumatics (India) Pvt. Ltd vs Shri Jogesh Kwatra." The earlier case demonstrated the significance of preserving freedom of speech and expression in the digital era by overturning Section 66A of the Information Technology Act as unconstitutional. The latter case established a standard for cases to come by demonstrating the judiciary's position against online defamation. This essay demonstrates how the jurisprudence of Indian cyber law is dynamic, characterized by important legal interpretations and changing viewpoints. It highlights the critical role of lawyers, courts, and the legislative process in adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape while safeguarding fundamental rights and privacy.