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PAPER ID:IJIM/V. 10 (1)/90-96/13
AUTHOR: Dr. Pooja
TITLE : COMBATTING CYBERBULLYING IN INDIA: A CRITICAL LEGAL ANALYSIS
ABSTRACT: Cyberbullying has become a very serious and complex form of online harassment as an outcome of high rise in use of internet worldwide. The Indian Legal, institutional, and policy framework for combating cyberbullying is critically examined in this research paper, revealing significant gaps in legislation, enforcement, and victim protection. Although “the Information Technology Act of 2000”, “the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita of 2023”, and “the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act of 2012” offer partial remedies, they still not adequately cover the complete area of psychological, reputational, and emotional harm that is caused by online harassment.
In this paper leading judicial pronouncements, such as the “Shreya Singhal v. Union of India” and “Puttaswamy v. Union of India”, are discussed which has brought India’s digital rights jurisprudence. Underreporting, a lack of digital forensic infrastructure, intermediary non-compliance, and procedural delays are all highlighted as enforcement issues.
A dedicated anti-cyberbullying statute, the establishment of a National Cyber Safety Authority, mandatory redressal mechanisms in educational establishments, and enhanced platform accountability are among the recommendations. The paper comes to the conclusion that cyberbullying is not just a technological or legal issue; rather, it is a human rights issue that calls for an integrated approach that combines legal reform, digital literacy, victim support, and regulatory enforcement to make the digital environment safer for everyone.
KEYWORDS : nti-cyberbullying, Cyber Safety