Cross-Border Cybercrime And The Indian Legal Response: Emerging Trends And Challenges
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 24
- 1 min read
Sirgapoor Nirmit Reddy, Amity University Noida
Vinayaka Srivastava, Amity University Noida
ABSTRACT
Cross-border cybercrime and cyberterrorism are among the most serious and rapidly developing threats to national and international security in the digital era. These cybercrimes, which take advantage of the interconnected nature of contemporary digital systems, tend to span international borders, presenting important challenges to law enforcement and legal systems globally. India, with its fast-expanding digital economy and rising internet penetration, has become a victim as well as a potential target for these new threats. Though it has tried to fight cybercrime by enacting laws like the Information Technology Act (2000), India's legal system is becoming more unsuitable in response to the rising complexity of cybercrimes and cyberterrorism. This research paper critically examines India's reaction towards cross-border cybercrime, assessing the merits and demerits of the existing legal framework. It pinpoints areas where India's legal and enforcement apparatus is ill-equipped to confront the sophisticated methods adopted by cybercriminals, including the utilization of cryptocurrencies, the dark web, and artificial intelligence. Through an analysis of India's international legal commitments and cross-border cooperation gaps, the paper emphasizes the need for a holistic reform of India's cybersecurity legislation. The paper also emphasizes the need for increased international cooperation and public-private sector collaboration in improving India's cybersecurity resilience. Legal reform recommendations, capacitybuilding, and improved international cooperation are made to enable India to better counter the increasing threat of cross-border cybercrime and cyberterrorism.
