Rising Technology & Cyber Law Cases in India (2025–2026)
Why These Legal Disputes Are Increasing – Insights by RN Mittal & Associates
By RN Mittal & Associates – Technology, Cyber Law & Data Protection Experts
Introduction
India’s digital ecosystem is expanding at an unprecedented pace, and alongside this growth, technology and cyber law disputes are increasing significantly during 2025–2026. The enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), combined with rising cybersecurity threats and rapid adoption of digital technologies, has resulted in a sharp rise in litigation related to digital rights, data protection, and cybercrime across India.
Courts and regulatory authorities are witnessing increased filings involving:
- Data privacy violations and unauthorised data usage
- Cybersecurity breaches, hacking, and ransomware attacks
- UPI fraud, SIM swap fraud, and digital payment disputes
- AI-generated content and intellectual property conflicts
- Non-compliance with new technology and digital regulations
This article explains why technology and cyber law cases are increasing, identifies the most affected legal areas, and outlines how RN Mittal & Associates assists individuals and businesses in managing these emerging legal risks.
1. Data Privacy Disputes After DPDP Rules, 2025
The Government of India officially notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 in November 2025. These Rules operationalise India’s first comprehensive data protection framework and impose statutory duties on organisations handling digital personal data.
Key compliance obligations include:
- Lawful, informed, and verifiable user consent
- Mandatory reporting of personal data breaches
- Transparency in data usage and processing practices
- Independent audits for Significant Data Fiduciaries
- Strict accountability and penalty mechanisms
Why litigation is increasing:
Since the enforcement of the DPDP Rules, individuals are increasingly filing complaints for unauthorised data collection, sharing, and misuse. Organisations are also facing regulatory scrutiny and penalties for non-compliance, resulting in a significant rise in data privacy-related litigation across India.
2. Cybersecurity Breaches and Incident Reporting Disputes
Cybercrime cases have surged with increased digitalisation, cloud adoption, and online financial transactions. Legal disputes commonly arise from:
- Corporate and institutional data breaches
- Ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks
- Identity theft and account takeovers
- Failure to report cyber incidents within prescribed timelines
Organisations are increasingly being held legally accountable for inadequate cybersecurity safeguards, absence of logging systems, and delayed incident reporting, leading to enforcement actions and litigation.
3. Digital Payment and UPI Fraud Litigation
The rapid growth of India’s digital payment ecosystem has also resulted in a sharp increase in legal disputes involving:
- Unauthorised UPI transactions and online banking fraud
- SIM swap fraud and phishing scams
- Cryptocurrency and online investment fraud
- Liability of banks, fintech companies, and payment gateways
Victims are increasingly approaching courts and cyber authorities seeking recovery of funds, compensation, and accountability from service providers and intermediaries.
4. AI-Generated Content and Intellectual Property Conflicts
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies has created complex legal disputes relating to intellectual property rights. Common issues emerging during 2025–2026 include:
- Ownership of AI-generated content
- Copyright infringement from AI training datasets
- Trademark misuse through AI-generated material
- Allocation of liability under AI-related commercial contracts
5. Technology Contracts and Compliance Litigation
Disputes involving technology contracts have also increased, particularly in:
- Cloud computing and data hosting agreements
- Software licensing and SaaS contracts
- Breach of confidentiality and data-handling clauses
- Cross-border data processing and outsourcing arrangements
How RN Mittal & Associates Assists Clients
RN Mittal & Associates provides comprehensive legal services in technology law, cyber law, and data protection. Our practice includes:
- Cybercrime litigation and legal representation
- DPDP Act compliance and advisory services
- Data breach response and risk management
- Digital payment and fintech dispute resolution
- AI and intellectual property advisory
- Technology contract drafting and litigation
Conclusion
The period 2025–2026 marks a decisive phase for technology and cyber law in India. With stronger data protection enforcement, increasing cyber threats, and rapid technological innovation, legal disputes in this domain are expected to continue rising. Proactive compliance and timely legal action are essential for individuals and businesses navigating India’s evolving digital legal landscape.
