Cyber-Crimes against Women: Statutory Law Foundations and Judicial Response in India

Authors

  • Shweta Srivastava Assistant Professor, Motherhood University Roorkee, Uttrakhand

Keywords:

Cyber-crimes, Information Technology Act., Cyber Swachhta Kendra

Abstract

Due to technology advancement, ratio of cybercrimes against women is on the rise. At present it is
arising as a major challenge for government. To address this issue government has taken many
initiatives like, the Indian government has amended the Information Technology Act, the Indian
Penal Code (IPC), and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA). These laws
define cybercrimes especially in reference to women, and tried to give protection to victims of these
crimes. In addition, the Indian judiciary has taken a number of steps to resist cybercrimes against
women, such as establishing recommendations to prevent the misuse of section 498A of the IPC and
declaring cyber stalking to be a serious offense. Initially few Steps which were taken by government,
such as the Cyber Swachhta Centre and the Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children
(CCPWC) project, to educate women about cybercrimes against women and assist victims. Although
there are number of attempts which was taken by the government and the courts to reduce
cybercrime, but still it remains a significant challenge for the nation and the government.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10444907

Author Biography

Shweta Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Motherhood University Roorkee, Uttrakhand

Assistant Professor, Motherhood University Roorkee, Uttrakhand

References

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Data Innovation (IT) Act: The Information Technology Act was enacted in 2000 to offer lawful

acknowledgment for electronic transaction and to administer internet action in India. It was

amended in 2008 to add to deal with matters that the original legislation did not address and to

accommodate further advancements in IT and related security concerns since the original statute

was enacted.

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), https://ncrb.gov.in/en visited on 26-06.23

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), https://ncrb.gov.in/en visited on 26-06.23

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Published

15-12-2023

How to Cite

Shweta Srivastava. (2023). Cyber-Crimes against Women: Statutory Law Foundations and Judicial Response in India. RECENT RESEARCHES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES, 10(4), 41–48. Retrieved from https://ijorr.in/ojs/index.php/rrssh/article/view/109