{"id":549,"date":"2026-04-18T04:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T04:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentorinfotech.com\/project\/cyberjure\/wordpress\/?p=549"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:06:30","slug":"hrithik-kangana-email-fiasco-focus-on-cyber-law-aspects-rather-than-affair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mentorinfotech.com\/project\/cyberjure\/wordpress\/hrithik-kangana-email-fiasco-focus-on-cyber-law-aspects-rather-than-affair\/","title":{"rendered":"Hrithik- Kangana Email Fiasco- Focus on cyber law aspects rather than affair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Email Spoofing & Cyber Investigation: A Legal Perspective<\/h1>\n\n

\n As a cyber lawyer, I have been closely following the case involving Hrithik and Kangana. There appear to be several loopholes that raise questions about whether the investigation has been thorough enough.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Without taking sides, it is possible that either both parties are victims of an email spoofing scam<\/span> or only one of them is. Email spoofing is a common cyber offence where emails are sent from someone else’s address without actually hacking their account.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Advanced tools allow cyber criminals to send emails appearing to originate from a legitimate email ID. The only reliable way to detect such activity is through IP address tracking<\/strong> and email header analysis<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n

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Understanding Email Spoofing<\/h3>\n

\n For example, if someone owns an email ID like abc@gmail.com<\/strong>, a cyber criminal can send emails appearing from that ID without accessing the account. This can be traced through forensic analysis.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Possible Scenarios<\/h3>\n

\n It is possible that both individuals are victims of a third party using spoofing techniques. Alternatively, one party may have spoofed the other’s email. In either case, cyber forensic investigation can determine the truth.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Need for Proper Investigation<\/h3>\n

\n In such cases, all digital devices including phones, laptops, and tablets should be seized and analyzed. These devices are mirrored, and forensic analysis is conducted on the mirrored data.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Role of Service Providers<\/h3>\n

\n Internet Service Providers and telecom companies maintain log files<\/strong>, which act as a blueprint of online activity. These logs help verify whether messages were actually sent.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Digital Evidence Examination<\/h3>\n

\n Even multimedia content like private videos can be examined for authenticity using forensic tools, including identifying the device used to record them.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Legal Implications<\/h3>\n

\n If a third party is responsible, they may be charged under offences like Cyber Personation<\/strong>, Unauthorized Access<\/strong>, and Hacking<\/strong> under the IT Act. If either party is involved, the same laws apply to them.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Unfortunately, public focus has largely been on the alleged relationship between the individuals rather than the technical aspects of cybercrime investigation, which can provide clear answers.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n It is important to note that service providers retain data only for a limited time. Delays in investigation can result in loss of crucial evidence.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Conclusion:<\/strong> Email spoofing is a serious and often misunderstood cybercrime. Proper forensic investigation and timely action are essential to uncover the truth and ensure justice.\n <\/div>\n\n
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Date:<\/strong> Nov 14, 2017<\/p>\n

Author:<\/strong> Advocate Puneet Bhasin, Cyber Law Expert, Cyberjure Legal Consulting<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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