Cyber Law (Information Technology Act 2000)

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Published by: Lawphoria

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.

Sr. No. Topic Name
Introduction to Cyber Law
1 Meaning, Nature & Scope of Cyber Law
2 Evolution of Cyber Law in India
3 IT Act, 2000 – Structure & Objectives
4 Key Amendments (2008 & Subsequent Updates)
5 Relationship of Cyber Law with Criminal, Contract & IP Laws
Jurisdiction & Applicability
6 Territorial & Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
7 Applicability to Offences Outside India
8 Role of Intermediaries & Safe Harbour Principles
Electronic Records & Digital Signatures
9 Legal Recognition of Electronic Records (Sec. 4)
10 Electronic Signatures & Digital Signatures
11 Certifying Authorities
12 E-Governance Provisions
13 Validity of Electronic Contracts
Cybercrimes under IT Act (Sections 65–78 & 66 Series)
14 Cyber Trespass & Hacking (Sec. 66, 66F)
15 Identity Theft & Impersonation (Sec. 66C, 66D)
16 Cyber Fraud, Cheating, Phishing & Online Scams
17 Obscenity & Pornography (Sec. 67, 67A, 67B)
18 Cyber Terrorism (Section 66F)
19 Damage to Computer Systems & Networks
20 Unauthorized Access, Interference & Denial-of-Service Attacks
21 Data Theft & Information Stealing
Offences Against Children & Vulnerable Groups
22 Child Pornography (Sec. 67B)
23 Cyber Bullying & Harassment
24 Stalking, Blackmailing & Online Abuse
25 Sextortion & Revenge Porn Crimes
Data Protection & Privacy
26 Right to Privacy (Puttaswamy Judgment)
27 Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 – Overview
28 Consent, Processing & Storage of Data
29 Data Fiduciaries & Significant Data Fiduciaries
30 Data Breach Reporting & Penalties
Intermediary Liability
31 Duties & Responsibilities of Intermediaries
32 Safe Harbour under Section 79
33 IT Rules, 2021 (Social Media & OTT Guidelines)
34 Content Moderation & Takedown Rules
35 Grievance Redressal Mechanisms
Cyber Forensics
36 Collection & Preservation of Electronic Evidence
37 Chain of Custody in Digital Evidence
38 Forensic Imaging & Disk Cloning
39 Mobile Forensics
40 Cyber Forensic Tools & Techniques
Electronic Evidence (Evidence Act / BSA Provisions)
41 Admissibility of Electronic Evidence
42 Section 65A & 65B Certificates
43 Metadata, Logs & Digital Footprints
44 Deepfake Evidence & AI-generated Evidence Standards
E-Commerce & Financial Cyber Law
45 E-Payments & RBI Guidelines
46 UPI, E-Wallets & FinTech Regulations
47 Online Consumer Protection & E-Contracts
48 Cyber Security for Banks & Financial Institutions
Intellectual Property in Cyberspace
49 Domain Name Disputes – UDRP & INDRP
50 Copyright Issues in Digital Space
51 Software Piracy & Licensing
52 Trademark Infringement Online
Cyber Security Frameworks
53 Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
54 Cyber Security Directions (2022)
55 National Cyber Security Policy
56 Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (NCIIPC)
International Cyber Law & Treaties
57 Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
58 International Cooperation & Mutual Legal Assistance (MLATs)
59 Cross-border Data Transfer Rules
60 UN Efforts on Global Cyber Norms
Emerging Technologies & Legal Issues
61 AI, Machine Learning & Algorithmic Accountability
62 Blockchain & Smart Contract Regulation
63 Cryptocurrency, NFTs & Digital Assets Regulation
64 IoT Security & Liability
65 Cloud Computing & Legal Responsibilities
66 Quantum Computing & Future Cyber Threats
Contemporary Issues & Challenges
67 Dark Web & Anonymous Networks
68 Cyber Warfare & National Security Risks
69 Social Media Manipulation & Misinformation
70 Digital Hate Speech & Free Speech Challenges

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