Richa Kaul Padte (2013) writes for Economic and Political Weekly. Her article critically engages with online spaces through a feminist and legalist lens.

Abstract: Verbal abuse faced by women online can range from sexist comments to rape threats and is a growing issue both nationally and globally. Asking as to what extent the law can provide recourse to these forms of abuse, this article raises various questions around the ways in which the Indian legal system as a whole, and the Information Technology Act in particular, constructs and responds to women’s rights.

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