"Where Crimes Meet Code"
Designed exactly the way a working cyber lawyer needs to think — fact first, section later, strategy always. Master the complete spectrum of cyber crimes under IT Act and BNS, from hacking to sextortion, from phishing to corporate cyber crime.
This module builds upon Module 1: Foundations of Cyber Law Practice. Ensure you've completed Module 1 and passed the assessment before proceeding. You should be familiar with IT Act structure, BNS/BNSS/BSA framework, and constitutional principles.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to identify, charge, prosecute, and defend every major category of cyber offence in India.
Instantly identify the correct IT Act and BNS sections for any cyber crime scenario — no more guesswork.
Draft legally precise FIR complaints with correct sections, avoiding common charging mistakes that lead to quashing.
Understand both sides — build watertight prosecution cases and identify defence vulnerabilities.
Decode UPI frauds, SIM swap, phishing, digital arrest scams — the crimes lawyers see every day.
Advise directors and CXOs on criminal exposure, vicarious liability, and compliance failures.
Handle sextortion, revenge porn, deepfakes, and CSAM cases with legal precision and ethical sensitivity.
Five comprehensive parts covering the complete spectrum of cyber offences under Indian law.
Understanding the Statutory Ecosystem
Build clarity on why cyber crimes are hybrid offences. Master the interplay between IT Act (special law) and BNS (general law). Learn when both apply simultaneously and avoid common charging mistakes.
Technology-Specific Criminalisation
Master IT Act offences that cannot be replaced by BNS. From Section 43 civil wrongs to Section 66F cyber terrorism. Understand hacking, identity theft, cheating by personation, privacy violations, and content crimes.
Mens Rea, Deception & Human Conduct Online
Traditional crimes committed digitally. Cheating, extortion, forgery, stalking, harassment — all through the lens of BNS 2023. Learn why police often prefer BNS and when IT Act is mandatory.
Real-World Crime Patterns Lawyers Actually See
Decode how frauds work technically and legally. UPI frauds, SIM swap, OTP interception, phishing, vishing, digital arrest scams, crypto frauds. Map each to correct legal provisions and remedies.
High-Impact Litigation & Corporate Exposure
Handle sensitive, high-stakes cases. Deepfakes, morphing, revenge porn, sextortion. Corporate data breaches, employee cyber crimes, director liability. Consent vs publication analysis.
Master these sections — they form the backbone of cyber crime practice.
Real-world scenarios that test your section identification and strategy skills.
Victim receives "collect request" instead of payment. ₹50,000 lost in seconds. Is it cheating? Identity theft? Or banking negligence?
AI-generated intimate images circulated with demand for ₹5 lakhs. Multiple platforms, anonymous accounts. How to charge?
Ex-employee sells customer database to competitor. Company wants criminal action. Can directors be personally liable?
50 scenario-based questions testing your ability to identify correct sections, understand punishment, and strategize cases. Score 70% to pass.
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