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PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 9 (XII) /April/51-57/8
AUTHOR: Dr. Pooja
TITLE : CYBERCRIME IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: INDIAN LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
ABSTRACT: The digital landscape has been completely transformed by the quick development of artificial intelligence (AI), which has brought us both unanticipated benefits and unexpected threats. Malicious actors are increasingly using AI systems to perpetrate complex cybercrimes as these systems are incorporated into communication, economics, healthcare, and governance. AI-enabled cyber threats threaten the fundamental underpinnings of conventional cyber legislation, ranging from automated phishing attacks and AI-generated deep fakes to autonomous malware and bot-driven disinformation campaigns. This study looks at the relationship between AI and cybercrime from a legal standpoint in India, evaluating how well-suited current legal frameworks like the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act of 2000 are to dealing with AI-driven offences. It draws attention to the complexity of jurisdiction, evidence problems, enforcement challenges, and doctrinal gaps that these offences pose.
Drawing upon key judicial pronouncements, expert committee reports, and comparative legal insights from jurisdictions like the United States and the European Union, the study underscores the need for a nuanced, technology-sensitive legal regime. The paper also proposes legal and policy reforms aimed at strengthening India’s cybersecurity governance, including the formulation of AI-specific legislation, improved digital forensics infrastructure, cross-border cooperation protocols, and institutional capacity-building. By critically engaging with the ethical, procedural, and regulatory challenges posed by AI-induced cyber offences, this research seeks to contribute to a forward-looking legal framework that balances innovation with accountability and digital growth with human rights.
KEYWORDS: Cybercrime, Cyber Threats, Artificial Intelligence
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