LEGAL OBSTACLES IN PHISHING PREVENTION: ADDRESSING JURISDICTION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EVOLVING THREATS

AUTHOR – PRANJUL DUBEY* & DR. JYOTI YADAV**

* LLM (CYBER LAW & CYBER SECURITY) AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW.

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW

BEST CITATION – PRANJUL DUBEY & DR. JYOTI YADAV, LEGAL OBSTACLES IN PHISHING PREVENTION: ADDRESSING JURISDICTION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EVOLVING THREATS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 671-678, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Abstract

Phishing has become one of the most common and advanced types of cybercrime, impacting both individuals and organizations worldwide. In India, the growing dependence on digital platforms, along with weaknesses in the legal system, creates serious challenges in preventing phishing. This paper looks at the legal difficulties India faces in dealing with phishing, focusing on issues of jurisdiction, accountability, and the constantly changing methods used by cybercriminals. It reviews India’s existing laws, such as the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, to assess whether they are effective in tackling phishing. The paper also examines the role of courts and regulatory bodies, offering suggestions for improving laws, strengthening international cooperation, and increasing accountability to better address phishing threats.