Cyber Law: Law of Information Technology and Internet by Anirudh Rastogi offers a contemporary, analytical, and well-structured study of the legal issues arising from information technology, digital communication, and internet governance. Written with academic depth and practical insight, the book bridges technological concepts with their regulatory and judicial implications in India and globally.
The text provides detailed coverage of the Information Technology Act, 2000, including provisions relating to electronic records, digital signatures, cybercrimes, intermediary liability, online contracts, data security, and electronic governance. It further examines critical concerns such as privacy rights, encryption, surveillance, intellectual property in cyberspace, jurisdictional challenges, cyber forensics, and emerging regulatory frameworks.
Reflecting comparative perspectives and international developments, the book is particularly valuable for understanding legal responses to cross-border data transfer, e-commerce, financial cybersecurity, and digital rights. Its clear structure makes it suitable for both academic study and professional reference.
Key Features
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Comprehensive analysis of information technology and internet-related legal frameworks.
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Explains core provisions of the IT Act, 2000, with updated interpretation.
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Covers cyber offences—data theft, hacking, phishing, and financial cybercrime.
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Detailed discussion on electronic contracts, encryption, and cyber governance.
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Examines privacy, surveillance, data protection, and cross-border legal issues.
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Includes comparative and international perspectives on internet regulation.
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Supported by case law and contemporary policy developments.
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Ideal for LL.B and LL.M students, judicial aspirants, cyber law practitioners, and tech-law professionals.
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Authored by Anirudh Rastogi (LL.M., Harvard), offering expert academic and practical insight.
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Published by LexisNexis, ensuring authoritative and reliable content.
