INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT


 OFFENCES

Sec.65. Tampering with computer source documents. Whoever knowingly or intentionally conceals, destroys or alters or intentionally or knowingly causes another to conceal, destroy or alter any computer source code used for a computer, computer programme, computer system or computer network, when the computer source code is required to be kept or maintained by law for the time being in force, shall be punishable with imprisonment up to three years, or with fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees, or with both. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, "computer source code" means the listing of programmes, computer commands, design and layout and programme analysis of computer resource in any form.

Sec.66. Hacking with computer system. (1) Whoever with the intent to cause or knowing that he is likely to cause wrongful loss or damage to the public or any person destroys or deletes or alters any information residing in a computer resource or diminishes its value or utility or affects it injuriously by any means, commits hack: (2) Whoever commits hacking shall be punished with imprisonment up to three years, or with fine which may extend upto two lakh rupees, or with both.

Sec.67. Publishing of information which is obscene in electronic form. Whoever publishes or transmits or causes to be published in the electronic form, any material which is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest or if its effect is such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons who are likely, having regard to all relevant circumstances, to read, see or hear the matter contained or embodied in it, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees and in the event of a second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and also with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees.
 

CYBER CRIME IN INDIA

 Importance of Cyber law : It  is important because it touches almost all aspects of surfing and activities on and concerning the Internet, the World Wide Web and Cyber space. Initially it may seem that Cyber laws is a very technical field and that it does not have any bearing to most activities in Cyberspace. But the facts is that nothing could be further than the truth. Whether we realize it or not, every action and every reaction in Cyberspace has some legal approach.


Cyber law in India : The Information Technology Act,2000 is enacted when internet hardly had any inclination that internet could transform itself into an all pervading revolution which could be misused for criminal activities and which required regulation. Today, there are many disturbing things happening in cyberspace. Due to the anonymous nature of the Internet, it is possible to engage into a variety of criminal activities with impunity and people with intelligence, have been grossly misusing this aspect of the Internet to perpetuate criminal activities in cyberspace in every respect.
 

 Cyber law effect:  In internet every activity of yours in Cyberspace can and will have a Cyber legal perspective. From the time you register your Domain Name, to the time you set up your web site, to the time you promote your website, to the time when you send and receive emails , to the time you conduct electronic commerce transactions on the said site, at every point of time, there are various Cyber law issues involved. You may not be bothered about these issues today because you may feel that they are very distant from you and that they do not have an impact on your Cyber activities. But sooner or later, you will have to tighten your belts and take note of Cyber law for your own benefit.

Cyber law Awareness : Surfing and downloading on the Internet has wide legal implications as it alters the conventional methods of doing business. To build enduring relationships with your online customers the legal issues of e-transactions need to be addressed from the onset.

CYBER CRIME

Now a days Internet is one of the most wonderful inventions of the last century.  It has become an integral part of our life and it is continuously making human life easier and simpler in various ways. From information accessing to money transfer all kinds of task are performed using the internet. Today more and more people are relying on online banking and online shopping for the day to day to the task. Make your internet surfing safe and secure, follow simple safety steps and avoid any kind of miss-happening.
The awareness program every year millions of people get sacked by fraudulent people evening imposing several laws. Scams, frauds, cons are prevalent all over the world and they are active in cheating and fooling people. Though internet is widely used for various purposes, but there are large numbers of people who rely on internet to learn and know more about investment opportunities. Hackers and stranger are also on high alert at such websites. They create mirror site and it is impossible to find whether the website is genuine or fraud. They ask user to share personal information like credit card number, phone number and internet has emerged as a great platform for the investors. Every year, billion of dollars are drained with phishing.
 To connect easy to a large number of people using the internet, here the strength of the internet working as a tool for the stranger. With the internet they can fool a large number of people in a short period of time and before that you realize that you fall pray of online fraud you would become a victim of online fraud.
 Our life easier in many ways by using internet. With online shopping and online banking now it is easy to manage your daily schedule without putting extra pressure but even a slightest mistake while using online service can create a big trouble for you. One of the best ways to prevent you from such frauds are to learn about how to control the online fraud and what measure one should take while using internet for sharing sensitive information. Always remember laws are formed to help people, learn about the cyber law and fight for your cause.

Minansu Bhadra,Advocate

Consulting and Practicing Lawyer at Kolkata in Property,Matrimonial and Criminal matters.