CYBER CRIME CYBERSTALKING THROUGH THE CYBER LAW FORENSIC SCIENCE AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

As it is well known, the usage of the internet and mobile phones has entirely turned this world into a virtual one. In this virtual setting, Pandemic 2020 offers a fresh viewpoint on human existence. IT now serves as a crucial organ for survival. Not only has information technology expanded the sphere of development, but it has also turned into an axis for global development. People may quickly and easily access a variety of information in the virtual world. However, everything has two sides, just like a coin, and the development of information technology has sped up the growth of cybercrime everywhere. Cyber stalking is the act of following someone using a computer or other device connected to one, which can instil terror in the victim. A relatively modern form of cybercrime is cyber stalking. The study focuses about the meaning, nature, typology and history of cyber stalking.. This thesis compares the law relating to cyber stalking in India with different foreign countries. This thesis also discussed about the reported cases of cyber stalking from 2017-2020 as per the data of NCRB. Reason and effect of cyber staling has also been discussed in this study. Scholar suggests that there is the need of amendment of current laws specifically for the gender neutral laws and law which add the issues of international jurisdiction. Study also suggest that self-awareness is also needed for safeguard ourselves from such crimes.