International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Cyber Crimes in India: Challenges and Legal Reform

In the age of digital advancement India's e-governance, e-businesses, and social activities continue to become more digitalized and with this digitalization new and emerging forms of cybercrime also have evolved which attacks on the personal computer system and breaches the data of the individual. The use of the Internet and e-commerce has increased rapidly around the globe. A large number of nations, particularly those categorized as developing nations, are making significant investments in the creation and improvement of IT infrastructure, guaranteeing a strong telecommunications infrastructure, and promoting the use of the Internet and cyberspace in business, government, and various communities. The widespread usage of ICTs has caused cyber activities to grow quickly all across the world. Information and communication technology have revolutionized businesses, generated economic prosperity, and ensured contact between countries throughout the globe. This article explores how India tackles cybercrime. It covers the main laws like the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 that shape the country’s view regarding the protection of the personal data.. India’s set up these rules to keep people safe online. The article also looks at what institutions are doing to help such as the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. This portal is a place where people can report cybercrime. The government is also helping by setting up labs to investigate cybercrime, at both the central and state levels. These labs are called forensic infrastructure and they help the government understand and examine the digital evidences to solve cybercrime cases easily.