CYBER CRIME AGAINST WOMEN IN INDIA

AUTHOR – RIYA DUBEY* & DR. SUKRITI YADAV**

* STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW

BEST CITATION – RIYA DUBEY & DR. SUKRITI YADAV, CYBER CRIME AGAINST WOMEN IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (6) OF 2026, PG. 513-517, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.1 Research Background

The swift progress of information and communication technology has substantially transformed contemporary society. In today’s world internet is essential for everyone, enabling communication, education, commerce, governance, and entertainment. With the proliferation of smartphones and the expansion of digital connectivity, millions of individuals across the world are now connected through different online platforms. In India, the digital revolution has accelerated with initiatives promoting digital infrastructure and online services. While these developments have enhanced opportunities and accessibility, they have simultaneously given rise to a new category of criminal activities commonly referred to as cybercrime.