“CYBER CRIME AND INVESTIGATION IN INDIA: ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CHALLENGES FACED”
AUTHORS – MIHIR GUPTA* & DR. RAJEEV KUMAR SINGH**
* LL.M (CRIMINAL LAW) SCHOLAR AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH LUCKNOW CAMPUS
** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH LUCKNOW CAMPUS
BEST CITATION – MIHIR GUPTA & DR. RAJEEV KUMAR SINGH, THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL IN MAINTAINING GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (5) OF 2025, PG. 17-28, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
ABSTRACT
The swift growth of digital technologies and communication platforms in India has led to a dramatic surge in cyber crimes. Offences such as online financial fraud, phishing, cyber stalking, digital harassment, and even complex forms of cyber terrorism have made cyberspace increasingly vulnerable to criminal misuse. The inherently global and fluid nature of the internet presents serious obstacles for conventional legal and investigative systems.
This paper seeks to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the current cyber crime scenario in India. It focuses on the evolving trends in cyber offences and critically analyzes the legal mechanisms designed to counter them. Special attention is given to the functions and effectiveness of law enforcement bodies such as dedicated cyber units, forensic departments, and specialized investigative teams, evaluating their readiness, technical know-how, and challenges in managing cyber evidence and online criminal networks.
The research also brings to light major hurdles including jurisdictional complications, a lack of advanced training for law enforcement personnel, limited digital awareness among citizens, and weak international collaboration. Utilizing a doctrinal and analytical methodology, the paper assesses significant laws like the Information Technology Act, 2000, along with relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, while also reflecting on new developments like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Ultimately, the study suggests actionable reforms aimed at enhancing investigative efficiency, modernizing cyber policing infrastructure, and fostering better coordination—both nationally and globally—to build a resilient cyber security and crime prevention framework in India.
KEYWORD – Cyber Crime,Cyber Law in India,Information Technology Act, 2000,Law Enforcement, Cyber Investigation, Digital Forensics, Phishing and Online Fraud, Cyber Stalking and Harassment Data Protection Act, 2023, Jurisdictional Challenges, International Cooperation, Cyber Security, Infrastructure Digital Evidence ,Cyber Terrorism ,Cyber Crime Trends.