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In India, cyber crimes are addressed in the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Cyber Laws: The Concept of Cyber Contravention and Cyber Offences


A cyber contravention is a violation of the cyber law in India that does not result in criminal proceedings, but may result in civil proceedings. The punishment may range from payment of compensation or penalty. A cyber offence can be defined as the execution of an act that is prohibited by the cyber laws. This type of crime may result in criminal prosecution and the offender may be punished with imprisonment or heavy fine.

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