INTERFACE BETWEEN TORT AND OTHER AREAS OF LAW
CYBER TORT AND CYBER CRIME- AN INTRODUCTION
A space without frontiers is known as cyber space and the laws governing it is known as cyber law. The world of information and technology has surfaced within little time span, with the invention of computer and internet.
The unlawful acts committed by an individual or a group using computers as a tool and cyberspace as a medium is known as cyber torts.Internet provides a reasonable amount for criminal enterprises. The various acts and laws passed by Indian government has thrown light on the advancement and progress of cyber technology.
With increasing circulation of electronic information and awareness, laws are in need.we have tried in our research to explore a less focused and under-viewed area of law. Cyber torts is an emerging area which requires a special attention.cyber law encompasses electronic communication,freedom of expression,intellectual property rights,juridiscation and choice of law,privacy rights,etc.Nations and private organizations ,all aim for better net policing as it looks increasingly daunting due to the fact of security measures and to avoid accidents,which have been quite frequent in the past and if not improvised- it can be a serious threat.
Many issues have been included under cyber torts, like cyber wrong and civil liability,defamation in cyber space,cyber squatting,litigations,etc many landmark cases are the sole proof of the importance of immediate tortiuous acts and law for better judicial satisfaction and betterment of netizens.The negotiation between the civil society,the government,private sector is necessary before agreeing to