Information Technology Act

The Information Technology Act, 2000, also known as the IT Act, is an Indian law that deals with cybercrime and electronic commerce. It was passed in 2000 and signed into law by President K.R. Narayanan on May 9, 2000. The Act contains 94 sections, divided into 13 chapters and 4 schedules, and applies to the whole of India, with provisions for international cooperation in cases where a crime involves a computer or network located in India. The law provides a legal framework for electronic governance, recognizes electronic records and digital signatures, defines cybercrimes, and prescribes penalties for them, including the establishment of a Cyber Appellate Tribunal to resolve disputes. The Act has undergone amendments, including a major one in 2008 that introduced provisions addressing pornography, cyber terrorism, and voyeurism, and has been criticized for its restrictions on free speech, particularly Section 66A, which has been challenged in court.learn more on wikipedia