Information Technology Act, 2000 – Bare Act PDF Download
The Information Technology Act, 2000 is an important Indian legislation governing electronic records, electronic signatures, electronic transactions and several aspects of cyber law. It provides legal recognition to electronic records and electronic transactions and establishes a legal framework for specified cyber offences, penalties and intermediary liability.
Enacted as Act No. 21 of 2000, the legislation came into force on 17 October 2000. It is particularly relevant for law students studying cyber law, information technology law, electronic commerce and the legal regulation of digital activities.
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Information Technology Act, 2000 – Overview
- Act Name: Information Technology Act, 2000
- Act Number: 21 of 2000
- Enactment Date: 9 June 2000
- Date of Enforcement: 17 October 2000
- Jurisdiction: India
- Subject: Cyber Law and Information Technology Law
Chapters of the Information Technology Act, 2000
The Act is organised into chapters dealing with electronic records, electronic signatures, electronic governance, certifying authorities, penalties, cyber offences and related matters.
Chapter I – Preliminary: Sections 1–2
Chapter II – Digital and Electronic Signatures: Sections 3–3A
Chapter III – Electronic Governance: Sections 4–10A
Chapter IV – Attribution, Acknowledgement and Dispatch of Electronic Records: Sections 11–13
Chapter V – Secure Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures: Sections 14–16
Chapter VI – Regulation of Certifying Authorities: Sections 17–34
Chapter VII – Electronic Signature Certificates: Sections 35–39
Chapter VIII – Duties of Subscribers: Sections 40–42
Chapter IX – Penalties, Compensation and Adjudication: Sections 43–47
Chapter X – Cyber Appellate Tribunal: Historical chapter heading; consult the current text for omitted or amended provisions.
Chapter XI – Offences: Provisions beginning with Section 65 and covering specified offences under the Act.
Chapter XII – Intermediary Liability: Section 79 and related provisions concerning intermediary liability.
Chapter XII-A – Examiner of Electronic Evidence: Section 79A.
Chapter XIII – Miscellaneous: Sections 80 onwards, covering additional powers and provisions.
Note: Chapter headings and section status have changed through amendments. Consult the current official text before relying on historical chapter descriptions or section numbers.
