Class Notes on PG. Diploma Cyber Law – Cyber Crimes and The Law (SEM II)
UNIT I
Introduction, Meaning and Definition of Cyber Crime
Crime on the Net, Cyber Criminals and Victims of Cyber Crimes
Relevance of actus reus and mens rea in Cyber Crimes
UNIT II
Nature and various types of Cyber Crime
Hacking, Data theft, Cyber Fraud, Cyber Stalking, Spam, Virus Software, Cyber Terrorism
Online Lottery and Cheating, Identity Theft, and Other Cyber Crimes
UNIT III
Civil and Tortuous Liabilities in Cyber World
Defective Software, Negligence in Creating Software
Remedies and Damages
UNIT IV
E-Evidence and Investigation of Cyber Crimes
Cyber Police, Police Surveillence
Comparative Study of Cyber Crimes in U.K., India and U.S.A
UNIT V
Criminal Liabilities in Cyber World under Indian Penal Code
Information Technology Act 2000 and Other Laws
Offences and Punishments in Global and National Scenario