CYBER CRIME AND INDIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: A LEGISLATIVE PROTECTIVE APPROACHES

Abstract [English]

21st century is a world of advancement of information technology. With the advancement of technology a steep increase in the rate of cyber-crimes has been. In this digital and technology paced age, where Artificial Intelligence and Technology plays a significant role in our daily lives, there is a growing necessity of establishing laws to regulate the online world. Cyber-crime mainly involves activities that use internet and computers as a tool to extract private information of an individual either directly or indirectly and disclosing it on online platforms without the person’s consent or illegally with the aim of degrading the reputation or causing mental or physical harm.
As India progresses with its "Digital India" initiative, robust legal frameworks are essential for national and individual protection. Judicial decisions, particularly concerning the Information Technology Act, 2000, illuminate the practical application of cyber laws. Courts have affirmed constitutional protections, including the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution, within the digital sphere. So the study examines the legal framework established by the Indian government to combat these cyber threats, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, and relevant amendments. The paper also highlights the challenges and shortcomings faced in prosecuting cybercrimes and presents recent high-profile cases as illustrative examples.