I am often quizzed by friends on how savvy the Indian Police are in handling cyber crime. Although it is a few years since I left the force, I have been closely following trends of cyber investigation and Court decisions. I am generally pleased with what I have seen or heard. A few victim organisations have actually told me that they have been happy with the style of approach of cyber crime cells in receiving complaints and disposing of them in the manner prescribed by law. This satisfactory situation is the outcome of a heavy emphasis on training by the police leadership and the involvement of private industry and bodies such as the Nasscom in providing the necessary inputs…
