Cyber Crimes in the State of Tamilnadu with Special Reference to Investigation Process

Abstract

The society and its needs changes with the time therefore the criminal law is required as per the situation. Thus the prime object of criminal law is the protection of the public by the maintenance of law and order in every situation even in the age of information technology. The progress of civilization is evidenced by the everchanging information technology, which is easily accessible by use of computers and no doubt, put to use for improvement in the living ofHuman Beings. Information Technology has made improvements in every aspect of human life such as education, industry, commerce, governance, personal lifestyle, and social life around the world.Crime is a social and economic phenomenon and is also old as human society. Crime is a legal concept and has the sanction of the law Crime or an Offence is a wrong that can be followed by criminal proceedings which may result in punishments. The hallmark of criminality is that it is a breach of criminal law. As per Lord Atkin “ the criminal quality of an act cannot be discovered by reference to any standard but one: is the act prohibited with penal consequences”. Many of the cyber-crimes penalized by the IPC and the IT Act have the same ingredients and even nomenclature. The punishment prescribed for offenses under sections 67A and 67B of the IT Act is on first conviction, imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 5 (five) years, to be accompanied by a fine which may extend to Rs. 10,00,000 (Rupees ten lac) and in the event of second or subsequent conviction, imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 7 (seven) years and also with fine which may extend to Rs. 10,00,000 (Rupees ten lac).