Course Code Course Title: Cyber Crimes and Cyber L T P C

Law 462 Forensics

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Pre-Requisites//Exposure International Law, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Jurisprudence etc.
Co-requisites Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Indian Evidence Act, 1872,
etc.
Semester VIII
Programme B.A.LL.B. (H.) & B.Sc.LL.B. (H.)

1.0. Course Objective:

Information technology has made the world to look as a small village for the modern generation.
Now, the world is dependent on networked information and communication technologies.
However, new kinds of offences are being committed with the help of information and
communication technologies. These offences are called cyber offences i.e. cyber crimes. This is
also true for India where the number of internet users is growing rapidly.
In every case of cyber crime, the criminal justice administration seeks use of cyber
forensics. Cyber forensics involves applying computer investigation and analyse techniques to
solve a crime and provide evidence to support a case. Investigators often use proprietary forensic
applications and software programs to examine computer hard drives, extract certain types of
data from files and folders, and also to recover information from encrypted files. This digital
information must be organized and documented into an official report form to be presented in a
court of law. Digital forensics is the process of identifying and collecting digital evidence from
any medium, while preserving its integrity for examination and reporting.
An effort to spread awareness about Cyber Crimes and Cyber Forensics is the need of the
hour and particularly among the law fraternity as these are the persons who have to handle the
cases of cyber crime. Lawyers, Police, Government Officers, Law students, Lecturers and the
Non Governmental Organisations must know about the details of the Information Technology
and also the regulatory framework for the control of Cyber crimes as they are in contact with the
public at large and cater for the public problems.

2.0. Teaching Learning Methodology:

 Lecture Method
Seminar, presentations by students
Individual and group drills
Group Discussion Method
Case Presentation and Analysis (Socio-Legal & political)

3.0. Evaluation Scheme:

Continuous Assessment 30 Points
Attendance 5 Points
Mid-Term 15Points
End Term 50 Points

4.0. Learning Outcome:

The learning of this course shall bring following outcomes:

 To demonstrate that how and in what manners “Cyber Crimes and Cyber Forensics”
should be considered in proper perspectives.
 A contextual study along with application of various laws judicial decisions related to
“Cyber Crimes and Cyber Forensics” shall equip students to understand the significance
thereto.

5.0. Course Contents

UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
 Cyber crimes: Meaning, concept, genesis and evolution.
 Cyber forensics: Meaning, concept, genesis and evolution.
 Elements of cyber crimes.
 Classification of cyber crimes.
 Jurisdictional issues of cyber crime.
UNIT II

Kinds of Cyber Crimes

 Hacking
 Cyber fraud
 Cyber obscenity
 Cyber stalking
 Phishing
 Cyber Terrorism
 Tampering with the computer source document
 Unauthorised access of computer

UNIT III
The Information Technology Act, 2000
 The Information Technology Act, 2000: Historical Background
 Digital Signature
 Certifying Authorities
 Electronic Signature Certificate
 Penalties, Compensation and Adjudication
 Appellate Tribunal
 Provisions related to cyber offences

UNIT IV
Cyber Crime: Investigation

 Lodging a FIR of cyber crime

 Power of Police to Initiate Investigation and Arrest
 When Police May Arrest Without Warrant
 Power of Police to Conduct Search and Seizure
 Maintenance of Case Diary
 Processes to Compel Production of Things
  Filling of Charge Sheet
 Issues and Challenges of Cyber Crime Investigation

UNIT V
Cyber Crime: Trial
 Meaning of Trial
 Rights of Accused at the Trial
 Trial Before a Court of Session
 Trial of Warrant Cases by Magistrate

6.0. Content Interaction Plan:

Lecture cum
Discussion Unit/Topic/Sub-Topic
(Each session of
1 Hour)
1-2

3-5

6-7

8-13

14-17

18-19

20-21

22-31

32-33

34-38

39

40

41
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43

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45

15 Hours Tutorials

7.0 Prescribed Readings: