THE INTEGRATED ROLE OF CYBER FORENSICS AND INDIAN LAWS TO ENSURE WOMEN’S SAFETY IN DIGITAL AGE AND CHALLENGES
AUTHOR – ISHAN ANAND, STUDENT, B.A.LL.B (VIII SEMESTER), GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – ISHAN ANAND, THE INTEGRATED ROLE OF CYBER FORENSICS AND INDIAN LAWS TO ENSURE WOMEN’S SAFETY IN DIGITAL AGE AND CHALLENGES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (10) OF 2025, PG. 991-1004, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.
ABSTRACT
There exists a singular universal truth that holds true across all nations, cultures and communities: the perpetration of violence against women is inherently unacceptable, inexcusable and intolerable2.
The expanding influence of the Internet, the swift proliferation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the widespread use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers, tablets, Bluetooth and data storage devices coupled with the extensive reach of social media have introduced novel challenges in addressing violence against women and girls. The trend of physical crime against women has shifted to hybrid crime model leading to rise in threat against women.
The rise of cybercrime has become a global issue with profound implications for societies and economies worldwide. This phenomenon poses threats to the peace and prosperity of individuals, particularly jeopardizing the goals of inclusive and sustainable development underpinned by fundamental human rights that underscore gender equality.
To address these issues Government of India has come up specifically with the I.T Act3 and D.P.D.P Act 4 along with amendments in IPC5, CRPC6 and IEA7 now BNS8, BNSS9 and BSA10 respectively but these laws would be of no use without the help of cyber forensic which is used to collect concrete evidence against the perpetrator and present an air tight case in the court of law. Computer forensics is defined as the systematic process of identifying, collecting, preserving, analyzing and presenting digital evidence in a manner that is admissible in a court of law.
The paper meticulously explores the current state of Cyber Legislation and integration of Cyber forensics in it, aimed at safeguarding the interests and well-being of women in India. Additionally, it advocates for a heightened and refined Cyber Legislation framework recognizing the imperative need to address multifaceted challenges and intricacies.
Keywords: Cyber Crime, Cyber Forensics, Admissibility of Electronic Evidence