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Abstract
With the increase use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in society, there emerge a new form of crime in cyber space which is called Cyber Crime. The cyber crime is different from any other crime happening in the society. The reason being, it has no geographical boundaries and the cyber criminals are unknown. So, in the present time, cyber crime emerges as an important challenge for all countries including India. It is affecting all the stakeholders from government, business to citizens alike. In India, in the last few years, cyber crime is increasing with increase usage of ICT. Therefore, this article tries to study and analyse the cyber crime happening in India (States/UTs-wise) in the last five years. Further, it discusses some important initiatives of Government of India, to overcome cyber crime in the country.