Crimes of Stalking and Harassment against Women in Cyberspace

Abstract

With the advancement of technology the world has become a global village. The most modern invention is the Internet which has broken national boundaries and has created a space known as cyberspace. The Internet is the new oil of the 21st century. Like any invention, the internet too has both boon and bane. Crimes against women are rising against women in every sphere of life. Crimes against women start with her fetus in the form of female feticide, when she is born in the form of female infanticide, in her youth matrimonial crimes, sexual crime and so on. With the coming of the internet and a new space have emerged which have become the playground for offences against women. Cyber crime is the most burning issue in contemporary times affecting the modesty; security and privacy of net users especially women. This paper is an attempt to highlight the legal provisions dealing with cyber stalking and harassment against women in India.