Virtual Harassment And Womens Right In digital Era

Information technology has grown over the last 20 years to become the hub of modern technical and global advancement. The internet is the most useful source of data since it provides every user with all the essential information very quickly and allows them to communicate and share things with others. With the many innovations of the internet, cybercrime has proliferated in several domains. The dangers of cybercrime to individuals are vast. Women are the vulnerable targets of this emerging kind of crime, which is a worldwide phenomenon. From various incidence it is evident that cybercrime targeting women has emerged as a pressing issue in the digital era. As mentioned above the advanced and increased internet access and social media platforms have facilitated new types of gender based abuse.
Women’s are increasingly subjected to online harassment, cyberstalking, image morphing, revenge pornography, trolling, and the unlawful dissemination of private information. These transgressions not only infringe upon privacy but also inflict significant psychological anguish, tarnish reputations, and impede women’s freedom of speech and engagement in the digital realm. These offences often remain unreported owing to insufficient understanding about the legal recourse accessible to victims and a deficit of confidence in law enforcement organisations to competently investigate and prosecute these crimes. Thus, this article seeks to examine the form and scope of cybercrimes perpetrated against women in India, highlighting the legislative framework the Information Technology Act of 2000. This article explores the challenges in the present legislations in tackling the distinct issues presented by cybercrimes targeting women. Further the article concludes by making some recommendations to eradicate this menace to some extent protecting the women.