Applicable Acts for Dark Web Crimes
- Information Technology Act, 2000 (India): Section 66 (Hacking), Section 66C (Identity Theft), Section 66D (Cheating by Personation using Computer Resource).
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- Section 316 – Cheating.
- Section 327 – Forgery.
- Section 61 – Criminal Conspiracy.
- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (US): Covers unauthorized access, hacking, and data theft.
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU): Addresses data breaches and privacy violations.
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985: Applicable in drug trafficking cases.