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.
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Rajkot; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Vadodara; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Surat; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Ahmedabad; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Kurnool; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Tirupati; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Guntur; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Vijayawada; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Visakhapatnam; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Karimnagar; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Nizamabad; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Warangal; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Secunderabad; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Hyderabad; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Dindigul; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Thoothukudi; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Erode; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Vellore; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Tirunelveli; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Salem; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Tiruchirappalli; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Madurai; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Coimbatore; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Chennai; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Darjeeling; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Kharagpur; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Siliguri; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Asansol; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Durgapur; how do I stop it?
A fake loan app is harassing me and my contacts from Howrah; how do I stop it?
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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.