Anjum Ansari
Assistant Professor
Dr. D. Y. Patil Law College, Pimpri, Pune · India
I am Dr. Anjum Ajmeri Rabbani Ansari, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Dr. D. Y. Patil Law College since 16th July 2018. Prior to this, I worked as a Visiting Faculty at the Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University from July 2015 to May 2018, which enriched my academic and teaching experience. I hold a Ph.D. awarded in December 2023 for my research on “Legal Regime on Protection of Informational Privacy in India: A Critical Study.” My academic interests lie in privacy law, cyber law, and human rights. I have also completed my LL.M. with a dissertation focusing on the freedom to marry within the framework of personal laws in India. I qualified UGC-NET and MH-SET in 2015, strengthening my academic credentials. As a teacher and mentor, I have guided 24 students for their dissertations in the Diploma in Cyber Crime Law (DCCL). I am proficient in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Urdu, and I possess technical skills including MSCIT certification and the use of AI tools in academics. Beyond teaching, I actively contribute to institutional development. I serve as the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Pimpri Law Review Journal and work as Coordinator of the Legal Research Committee. I am also associated with several committees such as the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Internal Complaints Committee, Anti-Ragging Cell, and Institutional Innovation Council as Vice President. My academic journey is driven by a commitment to research excellence, student development, and meaningful contribution to the field of legal education. I have contributed to examination and academic processes as an external examiner, paper setter, and moderator for various universities. My research work includes multiple publications in reputed peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences on topics such as cybercrime, data privacy, and artificial intelligence in law.
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Published Papers
https://doi.org/10.64823/ijter.2507004
Social media usage and internet penetration have significantly expanded nationwide since the launch of the Digital India program, promoting social and economic development. But this digital growth has also led to a dramatic increase in cybercrimes, especially on social networking sites. In the context of Digital India, this research paper conducts an analytical analysis of the rise in cybercrimes, paying particular attention to social media abuse. It looks at the characteristics, origins, and trends of cybercrimes include financial fraud, identity theft, cyberstalking, online harassment, and the spread of false information. The paper assesses court interpretations and enforcement issues while critically analyzing the current legislative framework, particularly the Information Technology Act of 2000. It highlights the main weaknesses brought on by a lack of cybersecurity measures, a lack of digital literacy, and the ever-changing nature of cyberthreats. The study identifies weaknesses in the current regulatory and preventive systems using case studies and data analysis. In order to handle the new hazards, it also suggests extensive reforms that include technological, legal, and pedagogical measures. In order to protect the goals of the Digital India program, the results highlight the urgent need for a balanced strategy that fosters digital innovation while maintaining strong cybersecurity.