Information Technology Act

The Information Technology Act, 2000 (also known as ITA-2000, or the IT Act) is an Act of the Indian Parliament (No 21 of 2000) notified on 17 October 2000. It is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce. It is based on the United Nations Model Law on Electronic Commerce 1996 (UNCITRAL Model).

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CYBER LAW IN INDIA

CYBER LAW IN INDIA

  Cyber law in India encompasses various statutes aimed at regulating and governing activities in the digital realm. These laws address a wide range of issues, including cybercrime, data protection, electronic commerce, and online content regulation. One...

COMPUTER RELATED OFFENCES 

COMPUTER RELATED OFFENCES 

The Information Technology (IT) Act, including Section 66, addresses cybercrime or computer related offences by regulating and penalizing fraudulent acts using computer resources. This article explores the importance, controversies, and implications of Section 66 of...

TAMPERING WITH COMPUTER SOURCE DOCUMENTS(SECTION 65 OF THE IT ACT 2000)

TAMPERING WITH COMPUTER SOURCE DOCUMENTS(SECTION 65 OF THE IT ACT 2000)

Tampering with computer source documents (Section 65 of the Information Technology Act 2000), is a crucial provision and it delineates the legal framework to address instances where individuals knowingly or intentionally conceal, destroy, or alter computer source code...

THE CYBER APPELLATE TRIBUNAL IN INDIA

THE CYBER APPELLATE TRIBUNAL IN INDIA

The 21st century has witnessed a transformative e-revolution, reshaping lives through computers, the Internet, and ICT. E-communication has eclipsed paper-based methods, giving rise to terms like the cyber world and e-transactions. However, the dark side of technology...

PENALTIES,COMPENSATION AND ADJUDICATION UNDER IT ACT,2000

PENALTIES,COMPENSATION AND ADJUDICATION UNDER IT ACT,2000

The Information Technology Act, of 2000, enacted on 17 May 2000, serves as a pivotal legal framework in India, offering recognition to electronic transactions and fostering the growth of e-commerce. Over the years, it underwent significant amendments, notably with the...