Cyber Crimes and Laws | A Guide to Cyberlaws & The Information Technology Act, Rules, Regulation & Notification | Including AI-Assisted Crimes & Cyberwar & Laws

The 4th Edition of Cyber Crimes and Laws by Santosh Kumar and Gagandeep Kaur is a comprehensive and updated treatise examining the legal and technological dimensions of cybercrime in India's rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

This edition provides a detailed exposition of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its allied Rules, Regulations and Notifications, while also incorporating recent developments under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. With coverage of emerging threats such as AI-assisted crimes, deepfakes, cyberwarfare and fintech-related offences, the book combines doctrinal analysis with practical insights and the latest judicial pronouncements to offer a holistic understanding of contemporary cyber law.

Written in clear and accessible language, the book bridges the gap between complex technological concepts and legal principles, making it both an academic reference and a practical guide.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive commentary on the Information Technology Act, 2000 along with allied Rules, Regulations and Notifications
• Detailed analysis of AI-assisted crimes, including automated cyberattacks, AI-driven phishing, password cracking and system exploitation
• Dedicated chapters on Deepfake technology and its legal implications, including misinformation, non-consensual intimate imagery, and reputational harm
• Examination of Cyberwar and the evolving legal responses to digital warfare
• In-depth coverage of Social Media Crimes, FinTech crimes, E-Commerce offences and Internet law
• Discussion on Digital Personal Data Protection framework and compliance requirements
• Step-by-step overview of cybercrime investigation procedures
• Analysis of offences such as ransomware attacks, revenge pornography, cyber stalking and hacking
• Incorporation of the latest case laws and significant Supreme Court guidelines
• Practical insights for handling technology-driven offences in contemporary legal practice

This book is intended for law students, judicial aspirants, legal practitioners, academicians, law enforcement officers, cybersecurity professionals, and policymakers seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of cybercrimes and cyber laws in India.