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CYBER LAWS

Cyber crimes are anew class of crimes which are increasing day by day due to extensive use of internet these days. To combat the crimes related to internet The Information Technology Act, 2000 was enacted with prime objective to create an enabling environment for commercial use of I.T.  The IT Act specifies the acts which have been made punishable. The Indian Penal Code, 1860 has also been amended to take into its purview cyber crimes.

The various offenses related to internet which have been made punishable under the IT Act and the IPC are enumerated below:

1. Cyber crimes under the IT Act :

  • Tampering with Computer source documents - Sec.65

  • Hacking with Computer systems, Data alteration - Sec.66

  • Publishing obscene information - Sec.67

  • Un-authorised access to protected system Sec.70 Breach of Confidentiality and Privacy - Sec.72

  • Publishing false digital signature certificates - Sec.73

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2. Cyber Crimes under IPC and Special Laws :

  • Sending threatening messages by email - Sec 503 IPC

  • Sending defamatory messages by email - Sec 499 IPC

  • Forgery of electronic records - Sec 463 IPC

  • Bogus websites, cyber frauds - Sec 420 IPC

  • Email spoofing - Sec 463 IPC

  • Web-Jacking - Sec. 383 IPC

  • E-Mail Abuse - Sec.500 IPC

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3. Cyber Crimes under the Special Acts:

  • Online sale of Drugs under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act

  • Online sale of Arms Arms Act

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