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.
Someone drained ₹85,000 from my UPI-linked account in New Delhi using a fake QR code at a vegetable market. What legal action can I take?
Someone drained ₹85,000 from my UPI-linked account in Solapur using a fake QR code at a vegetable market. What legal action can I take?
Someone drained ₹85,000 from my UPI-linked account in Aurangabad using a fake QR code at a vegetable market. What legal action can I take?
Someone drained ₹85,000 from my UPI-linked account in Navi Mumbai using a fake QR code at a vegetable market. What legal action can I take?
Someone drained ₹85,000 from my UPI-linked account in Mumbai using a fake QR code at a vegetable market. What legal action can I take?
A WhatsApp group is circulating my private phone number and people are calling me with threats. Can I complain against the group admin?
An online shopping website took my payment but never delivered the product and is not responding to my emails. What legal action can I take?
My minor daughter is being bullied online by classmates who created a fake Instagram account in her name. What action can I take against them?
A website is selling my original artwork without my permission and claiming it as their own. What can I do under cyber law?
A stranger created a Twitter account using my name and photo and is posting offensive political content. What legal remedy do I have?
A company I bought something from leaked my personal data including my phone number and address in a data breach. Can I sue them?
Someone used my credit card details to make online purchases of Rs 40,000 without my knowledge. The bank is refusing to reverse it. What are my rights?
I got an OTP on my phone but I did not make any transaction, and then money was deducted from my account. How did this happen and what do I do?
My computer got infected with ransomware and the attacker is demanding Rs 50,000 in bitcoin to unlock my files. Should I pay or report this?
My ex-boyfriend has leaked our private WhatsApp chats and some private photos online after we broke up. What can I do legally?
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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.