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 fraudster did a SIM swap on my Mangalore number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Mysuru number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Mysore number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Bengaluru number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Bangalore number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Saket number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Rohini number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Dwarka number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my New Delhi number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Delhi number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Amravati number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Kolhapur number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Solapur number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Aurangabad number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Navi Mumbai number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Thane number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Nashik number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Nagpur number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Pune number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A fraudster did a SIM swap on my Mumbai number and drained my bank account via OTP. What legal steps do I take?
A Itanagar website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Gangtok website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Aizawl website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Kohima website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Shillong website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Imphal website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Agartala website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Srinagar website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Jammu website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
A Vasco da Gama website is using my company's trademarked name as its domain. Can I get it taken down?
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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.