🌐 The Internet Has No Borders - But Laws Do

🌟 Imagine someone in Canada sends illegal content to India, or a hacker in Russia breaks into American banks. Which country gets to prosecute? This episode unravels the fascinating world of cyber jurisdiction!

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 The "effects test" - how courts decide where digital crimes should be tried
• ⚖️ Why the victim's location often matters more than the criminal's
• 🎯 The difference between passive websites and intentional targeting
• 💻 How India's IT Act Section 75 handles international cyber crimes

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 US vs. Thomas (1996) - The California pornography case that changed everything
• ⭐ Minnesota vs. Granite Gate Resorts - When Nevada gambling targeted Minnesota residents
• 🏛️ R. vs. Governor of Brixton Prison - Russian hacker, American bank, global consequences
• 🇮🇳 P. Nagaraj vs. District Collector - WhatsApp misinformation and the importance of applying correct laws

🤔 Mind-Bending Questions Explored:

• Can you be prosecuted for something legal in your country but illegal where the effect occurred?
• What happens when AI and metaverse blur the lines between physical and digital even more?
• How do courts prove "purposeful availment" vs. accidental contact?

🎙️ This episode will change how you think about digital responsibility and help you understand why location still matters in our borderless internet world!