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.
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Mangalore location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Mysuru location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Mysore location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Bengaluru location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Bangalore location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Saket location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Rohini location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Dwarka location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a New Delhi location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Delhi location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Amravati location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Kolhapur location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Solapur location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Aurangabad location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Navi Mumbai location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Thane location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Nashik location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Nagpur location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Pune location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
My ex-partner leaked my private photos online from a Mumbai location. How do I get them removed and punish him?
A person in Itanagar threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Gangtok threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Aizawl threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Kohima threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Shillong threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Imphal threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Agartala threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Srinagar threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Jammu threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
A person in Vasco da Gama threatened to release my private chats unless I paid him ₹1 lakh. What law protects me?
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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.