Cyber Law Questions
Browse cyber law questions asked by people across India.
Questions in Cyber Law are answered with reference to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules framed under it, read with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for offences such as cheating and forgery. Each answer states the section that applies, the forum that hears the matter and the limitation period, so the position can be checked against the official text at India Code before you act on it.
The forum depends on the facts rather than the label: a dispute described as a family matter may be heard by a family court, a magistrate or a civil judge depending on whether the relief sought is maintenance, custody, injunction or declaration. Where the law has been renumbered by the 2023 criminal law reforms, answers note both the old and the new section numbers.
Who can file a complaint for social media hacking under Indian law?
Who can file a case for social media hacking under Indian law?
Who can file for cyber fraud under the new criminal laws?
Who can file a cyber fraud case in the High Court?
Who can file a cyber fraud complaint in a criminal case?
Who can file a complaint regarding cyber fraud against women in India?
Who can file a complaint for cyber fraud on behalf of senior citizens?
Who can file a complaint for cyber fraud after the implementation of the BNSS?
What should I do if my right to privacy is violated with online filing?
What should I do if I am a victim of identity theft with online filing?
What should I do if I am a victim of identity theft in India?
What should I do if I am a victim of cyber fraud without going to court?
What is the punishment for social media hacking under Indian law?
What is the punishment for social media hacking after the recent amendments?
What is the punishment for social media hacking after the BNS?
What is the punishment for phishing without going to court?
What is the punishment for phishing as per the Supreme Court judgment?
What is the punishment for online defamation against women?
What is the punishment for data breach as per the Supreme Court?
What is the punishment for cyber fraud in India?
What is the punishment for cyber fraud before the magistrate?
What is the punishment for cyber fraud after the implementation of the BNS?
What is the procedure for cyber fraud after the BNS (BNSS) implementation?
What is the limitation period for cyber fraud in India?
What is the limitation period for cyber fraud in the High Court?
What evidence is needed for phishing with online filing?
What evidence is needed for cyber fraud as per the Supreme Court?
What evidence is needed for cyber fraud after the BNSS implementation?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cyber Law
What is cyber law in India?
Cyber law in India is governed primarily by the Information Technology Act, 2000 (amended 2008), the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, and relevant IPC provisions. It covers cybercrime, data protection, e-commerce, and digital signatures.
How to file a cyber crime complaint in India?
To file a cyber crime complaint: (1) Report on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), (2) Visit the nearest cyber crime cell with evidence, (3) File an FIR at the local police station, (4) For financial fraud, also complain to your bank and RBI banking ombudsman.
What is the punishment for hacking in India?
Under Section 66 of the IT Act, hacking is punishable with imprisonment up to 3 years and/or fine up to ₹5 lakh. Under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, additional charges of criminal trespass and theft may apply.
How to report online fraud in India?
Report online fraud: (1) Call the national helpline 1930 immediately, (2) File a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in, (3) Inform your bank to freeze the account, (4) File an FIR at the local police station with transaction details, screenshots, and the fraudster contact information.
What are my data privacy rights in India?
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to: access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, erase your data, nominate someone to exercise rights after death, and grievance redressal with a Data Protection Board.