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As part of the Criminal Procedure Code revisions in India, the BNS (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita) replaces the IPC (Indian Penal Code). It seeks to simplify and modernize criminal justice processes.
Cybercrime refers to a broad spectrum of illicit actions carried out through computers or the internet. Identity theft, data theft, phishing, online fraud, hacking, cyberstalking, and other crimes are included in this area.
India's Information Technology Act of 2000 and the Indian Penal Code, which is currently being replaced by BNS, provide the legal foundation for combating cybercrime in India. Because cybercrimes are always evolving, the BNS includes updated rules to handle them as part of the criminal justice system's reform. India has taken measures to address cybercrime and enhance law enforcement agency coordination by forming diverse cybercrime divisions and special investigation teams throughout its states.
This paper aims to examine how, although the IPC has certain laws pertaining to cybercrime, the BNS is structured to address the issue more comprehensively and contemporarily, taking into account the growing importance of digital technology in contemporary legal frameworks. It will also go into detail on how BNS, which recognizes the quick advancement of technology and the ensuing need for updated legal measures, gives a more precise definition and punishments for cybercrimes.
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