Cyber Law

Course Objectives:

The Objectives of This Course Are to Enable Learner to Understand, Explore, And Acquire A Critical Understanding Cyber Law. Develop Competencies for Dealing with Frauds and Deceptions (Confidence Tricks, Scams) And Other Cyber Crimes, for Example, Child Pornography Etc. That Are Taking Place Via the Internet.

Learning Outcomes

Make Learner Conversant with The Social and Intellectual Property Issues Emerging From 'Cyberspace.
Give Learners in-Depth Knowledge of Information Technology Act and Legal Frame Work Of Right to Privacy, Data Security and Data Protection.
Make Study on Various Case Studies on Real-Time Crimes.

Course Syllabus

MODULE (I):

Fundamentals of Cyber Law -Introduction on cyber space - Jurisprudence of Cyber Law - Scope of Cyber Law - Cyber law in India with special reference to Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended) and Information Technology Act, 2008–Jurisdiction issues in Cyberspace-Theories in cyber law jurisdiction–Cybercrimes -Meaning and Types.

MODULE (II):

E- Governance and E–Commerce -Electronic Governance–Procedures in India - Essentials &System of Digital Signatures - The Role and Function of Certifying Authorities - Digital contracts–Validity of Electronic Contract-Types of Electronic Contract - UNCITRAL Model law on Electronic Commerce - Cryptography–Encryption and decryption–Legal Issues in E banking transactions.

MODULE (III):

Cyber Crimes Investigation -Investigation related issues - Issues relating to Jurisdiction in investigation and enforcement–Powers and function of Investigating Officials-Search and Confiscation-Issues in Cross Border Investigation-Coordination among nations for cybercrime investigation -Relevant provisions under Information Technology Act, Indian Evidence Act, Indian Penal Code - Cyber forensics - Case studies. Practices in Cyber Jurisprudence – Regional and Global - Important Case Laws in India and other countries – Need for International cooperation for cybercrime investigation and enforcement-Need for separate cyber court - cyber laws in other countries.

MODULE (IV):

Legal Issues and Courtroom Skills -Key legal aspects of computer crime -IT Act of 2000 and amendments–Evidentiary issues in trial of cybercrime cases - Overseas Co-operation in Cyber Terrorism prevention-Seizure of backups and data Disclosure - Selected comparative law overseas -Civil Issues and General Enforcement - Potential defamation - Intellectual Property infringements - Confidentiality Obligations -Data Preservation and Retention - Seizure of Records - Proceeds of Crime - Damages - The domain of the Instrument of Fraud - Evidential aspects of computer material - Planning operations - Admissibility - Discovery–civil and criminal - Particular Devices - Best Practice - Preparation of Material for Court - Challenges and suggested solutions -Evidential presentation and explanation - Key players in the courtroom -Role, obligation, and expectations of an ‘expert witness’ –Online Arbitration–Cyber Regulation Appellate Tribunal.