CYBER SECURITY IN INDIA: IS IT TIME TO AMEND THE LAWS?

Abstract

The paper focuses on the laws related to cyber security in India. India is a growing country, with developments in many fields, the technology is one of them. The Internet has evolved into a weapon for wiped activities, which have given rise to the cybercrimes and to stop them cybersecurity laws were Introduced. Cyber laws are the area of the judicial systems which specifically deals with the Internet and crimes related to it. In India Information Technology Act, 2000 deals particularly with the cybercrimes and its criminals. It has emerged as a serious concern for law enforcement authorities throughout the world in their efforts to safeguard people who are harassed and mistreated online. Thus, this study concludes that, at a time when many other nations have already begun adopting stricter and specific cyber laws, India is slightly behind the pace. In this sense, suitable intervention is essential. To meet the challenges posed by fast evolving technology, the government should implement more appropriate amendments in Indian cyber legislation.