| ISSN: 2583-4371 | ISSN: 2583-4371JOURNAL ARTICLE
Abstract: The rapid digitalisation of governance, finance, and communication in India has significantly increased the reliance on digital identities, simultaneously exposing individuals to the growing risk of digital identity theft. This study analyses digital identity theft from a legal perspective, examining its meaning, forms, and evolution in the Indian cyber landscape. It critically evaluates the constitutional framework, particularly the right to privacy under Article 21, and reviews the statutory response under the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Aadhaar Act, 2016, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The paper further examines judicial approaches, regulatory and enforcement mechanisms, and implementation challenges. It concludes by suggesting policy and legal reforms to strengthen data protection, institutional capacity, and cyber awareness, ensuring effective protection of digital identity in India.
Keywords: Digital Identity, Biometric Information, Cyber Misuse, Information Technology.
Article Info: Received: 23 Jan 2024, Received in revised form: 19 Feb 2025, Accepted: 23 Feb 2025, Available online: 27 Feb 2025
DOI: 10.22161/ijtle.4.1.6
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