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 Bengaluru loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Bangalore loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Saket loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Rohini loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Dwarka loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A New Delhi loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Delhi loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Amravati loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Kolhapur loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Solapur loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Aurangabad loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Navi Mumbai loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Thane loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Nashik loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Nagpur loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Pune loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
A Mumbai loan app sent my morphed photos to my contacts after I defaulted on a small loan. Can I take action?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Itanagar bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Gangtok bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Aizawl bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Kohima bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Shillong bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Imphal bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Agartala bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Srinagar bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Jammu bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Vasco da Gama bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Margao bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Panaji bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
I suspect ATM skimming at a Dharamshala bank ATM after fraudulent withdrawals from my account. What should I do?
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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.