SYLLABUS FOR MID TERM EXAMINATION 2020 -CYBER LAW (9TH SEMESTER)

1. Introduction
 Origin and meaning of Cyberspace;
 Cyberspace vs. Physical space; Inherent characteristics of cyberspace
 Need of Regulation for Cyberspace;
 Different Models of Cyberspace Regulation (A Declaration On Independence
of Cyberspace, Law of The Horses , Pathetic Dot theory, No/Govt. /Self/Tech
Regulation)
2. The Information Technology Act, 2000
 Historical back ground
 UNCITRAL Model vs IT Act
 Tech. Neutrality, Functional Equivalence, Autonomy under IT Act, 2000
 Nature, Extent and Application of IT Act (Preamble, Sec 1, Schedule 1. Sec
2(1)ha, 2(1) ta, 7A, 10 A,75)
 Relevant provisions from Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, Bankers
Book Evidence Act, Reserve Bank of India Act, etc.
 Salient features of IT Act,2000
 Legal Recognition Of E-Document and Authentication Mechanisms
(Section 2(1) r, 2(1) t, 2(1) ta, 4, 5 etc.)
 Cyber contravention, cyber contravention vs cyber offences , cyber offences
under IT Act,2000
 (Section 43 (a) to (j) to 45, Section 65, 66, 66 A to 72 A and applicable
Rules)
 Data Protection And Privacy(sec 43/66, 43 A,66E,72,72 A,69,69 A,69 B and
applicable Rules)
 Cyber Security(Sec 2(1) nb, 2(1)ze,70,70A,70B and applicable Rules
 Intermediary’s liability( Sec 2(1) w,79 and applicable Rules