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The IT Act, 2000, has undergone several amendments to address the rapidly changing landscape of technology
                 and cybercrime. Notable updates include:
                 Ð ÐInformation Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008: This amendment introduced new offences such as
                    cyber terrorism and defined the responsibilities and liabilities of intermediaries.
                 Ð ÐSubsequent Amendments: Further revisions have been made to tackle emerging challenges, including
                    data protection, online gaming, and social media regulation.

                 The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics
                 Code) Rules, 2021
                 These rules  were introduced to regulate the  responsibilities  of
                 intermediaries and digital media platforms, ensuring transparency,
                 accountability, and ethical standards. Key provisions include:

                 Ð ÐIntermediary   Responsibilities:   Platforms   must   implement grievance redressal mechanisms, appoint
                    grievance officers, and ensure the timely removal of unlawful content.
                 Ð ÐDigital  Media Oversight:  Guidelines were  established for  online  news  and  digital  content  providers,
                    requiring adherence to a code of ethics and providing a framework for addressing grievances.
                 Ð ÐTraceability Requirement: Messaging platforms are required to enable the identification of the originator
                    of a message under certain conditions, balancing privacy with public safety concerns.
                 These examples highlight key sections of Indian cyber laws frequently applied to combat cybercrimes. As
                 technology and digital communication continue to advance, the legal framework for addressing cybercrimes
                 in India evolves to meet emerging challenges.
                 Visit cybercrime website:  https://cybercrime.gov.in/  and  explore  the Media Gallery and  Cyber  Awareness
                 sections on the Home page. Listen to the available audio and  video resources and check out the messages to
                 boost your cyber safety knowledge.

                 The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)

                 The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) was officially enacted on December 25, 2023, replacing the Indian
                 Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) as the nation’s new penal code. Alongside the BNS, two other significant laws—the
                 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—also came into force on July 1,
                 2024. However, any crimes committed on or before June 30, 2024, will continue to fall under the jurisdiction
                 of the IPC.
                 Chapters in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

                 The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) consists of a total of 20 chapters, addressing a wide range of offenses.
                 Some of the key chapters include:
                 Ð ÐOffenses Against Women and Children
                 Ð ÐOffenses Affecting the Human Body
                 Ð ÐOffenses Against the State
                 Ð ÐOffenses Relating to the Army, Navy, and Air Force
                 Ð ÐOffenses Relating to Elections

                 Ð ÐOffenses Involving Coin, Currency Notes, Bank Notes, and Government Stamps
                 Ð ÐOffenses Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency, and Morals
                 Ð ÐOffenses Relating to Religion
                 Ð ÐOffenses Against Property
                 Ð ÐCriminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, etc.
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