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