The Information Technology Act was passed in 2000 to promote electronic business transactions and commerce in India. The objectives of the act were to (1) provide legal recognition to electronic communications and transactions, (2) facilitate electronic filing of documents, and (3) prevent computer crimes and protect privacy. The act aims to give electronic records and contracts the same legal validity as physical documents. However, it does not apply to wills, trusts, sale of immovable property, or powers of attorney, which still require physical documentation and signatures.
The Information Technology Act was passed in 2000 to promote electronic business transactions and commerce in India. The objectives of the act were to (1) provide legal recognition to electronic communications and transactions, (2) facilitate electronic filing of documents, and (3) prevent computer crimes and protect privacy. The act aims to give electronic records and contracts the same legal validity as physical documents. However, it does not apply to wills, trusts, sale of immovable property, or powers of attorney, which still require physical documentation and signatures.
The Information Technology Act was passed in 2000 to promote electronic business transactions and commerce in India. The objectives of the act were to (1) provide legal recognition to electronic communications and transactions, (2) facilitate electronic filing of documents, and (3) prevent computer crimes and protect privacy. The act aims to give electronic records and contracts the same legal validity as physical documents. However, it does not apply to wills, trusts, sale of immovable property, or powers of attorney, which still require physical documentation and signatures.
important Law relating to Indian Cyber Laws.IT had passed in Indian Parliament in 2000. This Act is helpful to promote Business with the help of INTERNET. IT also set of Rules and Regulations which apply on any Electronic Business Transaction.
Objectives
Legal recognition for transaction carried out by
electronic methods of communication.
To facilitate electronic filing of documents.
To stop computer crime and protect privacy of
internet users
Legal sanctity accorded to all electronic
records and other activities carried out by electronic means.
Cont.
Acceptance of contract may be expressed by
electronic means of communication and the same shall have legal validity and enforceability.
To make more power to IPO,RBI and Indian
Evidence Act for restricting Electronic crime.
Scope of IT Act
IT Act 2000 is not Applicable on the Attestation
for creating Trust Via Electronic way. Physical Attestation is must.
IT Act 2000 is not applicable on the attestation
for making will of any Body. Physical attestation by 2 witnesses is must.