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GS2

Indian Polity

10 marks

Discuss the challenges posed by emerging forms of cybercrime such as "digital arrests" and suggest measures to strengthen India’s institutional response to such threats.

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Demand of the Question

Challenges posed by digital arrests - operational mechanisms, vulnerabilities exploited
Institutional response gaps - legal, enforcement, coordination issues
Measures to strengthen response - legal reforms, institutional improvements, preventive strategies

INTRODUCTION

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Digital Arrest refers to the impersonation of legal enforcement to extort victims through technological anonymity and psychological manipulation.

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Can begin with recent developments (e.g., Supreme Court's suo motu cognizance of digital arrest scams in 2025, seeking responses from all states and UTs)

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Nature of 'Digital Arrest'

Nature of 'Digital Arrest'

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Can add recent sophistication trends (e.g., use of deepfake technology for video calls impersonating officials, blockchain-based fake judicial documents)
Could include specific modus operandi details (e.g., scammers now using official letterheads and creating fake arrest warrants with QR codes)

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Challenges

① Legal framework deficiencies, like BNS 2023 has no specific provision to deal with 'Digital Arrest'.

② Slow response due to overlapping and jurisdictional confusion among CBI, 14C and State Digital cells.

③ Lack of digital awareness and literacy eg: around 50% of rural population are vulnerable to cyber threats.

Challenges

① Legal framework deficiencies, like BNS 2023 has no specific provision to deal with 'Digital Arrest'.

② Slow response due to overlapping and jurisdictional confusion among CBI, 14C and State Digital cells.

③ Lack of digital awareness and literacy eg: around 50% of rural population are vulnerable to cyber threats.

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Can elaborate on technical challenges (e.g., VPN usage, cryptocurrency transactions, encrypted communications making investigation complex)
Could discuss jurisdictional complexities when crimes span multiple states or countries (e.g., victim in Mumbai, call center in Nepal, money routed through multiple states)
Can mention capacity constraints (e.g., shortage of trained cybercrime investigators, outdated forensic capabilities)

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Measures

① Amend IT Act 2000 to explicitly criminalize 'digital impersonation for extortion'.

② Integrated command by creating Digital Fraud Action Task Force under 14C for real-time response.

③ Digital awareness and cross-border victim support to encourage overseas reports on cyber threats.

Measures

① Amend IT Act 2000 to explicitly criminalize 'digital impersonation for extortion'.

② Integrated command by creating Digital Fraud Action Task Force under 14C for real-time response.

③ Digital awareness and cross-border victim support to encourage overseas reports on cyber threats.

Suggestions to improve:

Can include technology solutions (e.g., AI-powered fraud detection systems, real-time transaction monitoring, caller ID verification systems)
Could suggest public-private partnerships (e.g., telecom companies implementing advanced call authentication, banks creating instant fraud alerts)
Can reference recent initiatives (e.g., creation of dedicated digital arrest helplines, integration with existing cybercrime portals)

CONCLUSION

What you wrote:

The emerging complex nature of cyberthreats necessitates legal reforms, robust institutional cooperation and citizens' digital awareness to combat such digital distortions.

Suggestions to improve:

Can conclude with reference to emerging solutions (e.g., blockchain-based verification systems for official communications, AI-assisted fraud prevention as recommended by cybersecurity experts)
Could mention the need for continuous adaptation as criminals evolve their tactics

Overall Feedback:

Your answer demonstrates strong analytical skills with excellent use of tabular presentation and covers all major demands systematically. The structured approach and specific data usage show good preparation, though technical challenges and technology-based solutions could be elaborated further.

Marks: 6/10

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