Cyber Crime Against Women In India

This research work by the researcher analyses the growth of cybercrime in India and especially in reference to women. People start using mobile phones and computers for interacting with their near and dear ones as well these equipment were used as for e- governance. Suddenly cyberspace has expanded its vistas and became part and parcel of the life of an individual whether man and woman. Different social media platforms like Orkut Facebook Instagram WhatsApp etc. are used by people for sharing their views and getting information. Gradually cyberspace has been converted in a hub for creating crime against women in India. Women are being harassed by the cybercriminals by sending vague messages. They are stalked as well as the images of women are morphed. These all offences created a threat in the minds of women who are using the virtual space for the sake of entertainment as well as for getting knowledge. Right to speech and expression as well as right to live with dignity is recognised as basic