In contrast, computer-facilitated offences involve the misuse of digital platforms to commit crimes such as credit-card fraud, electronic fund transfer fraud, online financial scams, intellectual property infringement, cyber terrorism, dissemination of unlawful or obscene content, and other forms of digital misconduct.
Cyber bullying and cyber stalking occur when individuals use electronic communication platforms such as messaging applications, email, or social media to intimidate, harass, threaten, or defame others. Online communication may also give rise to digital defamation, where statements published on internet platforms damage the reputation of individuals, professionals, or corporate entities.
In India, cyber offences are primarily governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000, which provides statutory recognition of electronic records, digital signatures, and offences involving computer systems and networks. The Act addresses offences such as interference with computer source documents, hacking and data alteration, unauthorized access to protected systems, publication or transmission of obscene electronic material, breach of privacy and confidentiality, and misuse of digital authentication mechanisms. In addition to this specialized legislation, several offences arising from digital activities are also punishable under the Indian Penal Code, including criminal intimidation through electronic communication, cheating and online fraud, falsification of electronic records, extortion through digital platforms, and online defamation.
GS Legal provides legal consultancy and representation in cyber crime complaints, digital fraud investigations, online defamation disputes, data breach issues, and related criminal or civil proceedings. The firm assists clients in navigating the legal framework governing cyber offences, preparing complaints and legal responses, and pursuing appropriate remedies before competent courts and authorities.
