Description

"Criminal Law & Technology" is a comprehensive study material specially prepared for LL.M. students of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) under Paper ML-315.

The book examines the impact of modern technology on criminal law and criminal justice administration. It covers cyber crimes, digital evidence, artificial intelligence, surveillance technologies, cyber investigations, electronic records, privacy concerns, forensic technologies, cryptocurrency-related offences, data protection and emerging legal challenges in the digital era.

Prepared in a student-friendly format with structured answers, illustrations, statutory references, judicial developments and examination-oriented content.

Table of Contents:

Module I – Foundations of Technology and Criminal Law
• Evolution of Technology and Crime
• Cyber Space and Criminal Justice
• Information Society and Emerging Crimes
• Challenges before Criminal Justice System

Module II – Cyber Crimes and Legal Framework
• Cyber Crimes: Nature and Classification
• Hacking, Phishing and Identity Theft
• Cyber Terrorism
• Financial Frauds and Online Crimes
• Information Technology Act, 2000

Module III – Digital Evidence and Investigation
• Electronic Evidence
• Admissibility of Digital Evidence
• Digital Forensics
• Search, Seizure and Preservation of Electronic Records
• Role of Expert Witnesses

Module IV – Privacy, Surveillance and Data Protection
• Right to Privacy
• Data Protection Principles
• Government Surveillance
• Interception and Monitoring of Communications
• Emerging Data Governance Frameworks

Module V – Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Justice
• Artificial Intelligence and Law Enforcement
• Predictive Policing
• Algorithmic Bias
• Facial Recognition Technologies
• Ethical and Legal Challenges

Module VI – Cryptocurrency and Technology-Based Crimes
• Virtual Assets and Cryptocurrency
• Money Laundering through Digital Platforms
• Dark Web Crimes
• Blockchain Investigations
• Regulatory Challenges

Module VII – Comparative and International Perspectives
• Budapest Convention
• International Cyber Crime Cooperation
• Cross-Border Investigations
• Mutual Legal Assistance Frameworks

Module VIII – Emerging Trends and Future Challenges
• Metaverse Crimes
• Deepfakes and Synthetic Media
• Internet of Things (IoT) Crimes
• Future of Criminal Justice Technology

Key Features

✔ As per Revised SPPU LL.M. Syllabus
✔ Criminal Law & Technology Coverage
✔ Cyber Crime & Digital Evidence
✔ Artificial Intelligence & Criminal Justice
✔ Cryptocurrency & Financial Technology Crimes
✔ Privacy & Data Protection Laws
✔ Examination-Oriented Answers
✔ Important Case Laws & Legal Developments
✔ Easy-to-Understand Language
✔ Ideal for LL.M. Students & Researchers