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Shikher Deep Aggarwal & Kush Kalra Commentary on the Information Technology Act

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Author :Shikher Deep Aggarwal & Kush Kalra

Publisher :Whitesmann Publishing Co.

ISBN No :9788119725205

SKU :WMP187

Edition :2nd Edition 2025

Format :Paperback

HSN No :49011010

Country Region :India

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Commentary on the Information Technology Act

Commentary on the Information Technology Act is an exhaustive and up-to-date legal treatise that provides a detailed analysis of the Information Technology Act, 2000, along with its amendments, rules, and judicial interpretations. This book explains the legal framework governing electronic records, digital signatures, cybersecurity, data protection, and cybercrimes in India.

It covers:

  • Section-wise commentary on the IT Act, including recent amendments

  • Analysis of rules and regulations under the Act such as the Intermediary Guidelines, CERT-In directions, and Data Protection Guidelines

  • Legal recognition of electronic records and contracts

  • Cyber offences, investigation, and adjudication mechanisms

  • Role and liability of intermediaries and digital platforms

  • Jurisdictional issues and enforcement mechanisms

  • Key judgments from Indian and foreign courts interpreting IT law

  • Comparative insights with global data protection and cyber laws (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

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Content

Part I: Introduction and Background

  1. Genesis and Objectives of the IT Act, 2000

  2. Global Developments in Cyber Law

  3. Constitutional and Legal Framework for Digital India

  4. Overview of Amendments – 2008, 2011, and Recent Rules (2021–2023)


Part II: Section-wise Commentary on the Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter I: Preliminary
  1. Short Title, Extent, Commencement, and Application (Section 1)

  2. Definitions and Key Terminology (Section 2)

    • Computer, Data, Digital Signature, Electronic Record, Cybersecurity, etc.


Chapter II: Digital Signatures and Electronic Records
  1. Legal Recognition of Electronic Records and Signatures (Sections 3–10A)

  2. Secure Digital Signatures and E-Governance Provisions

  3. Attribution, Acknowledgment, and Dispatch of E-Records


Chapter III: Certifying Authorities
  1. Regulation and Licensing of Certifying Authorities (Sections 17–34)

  2. Functions of the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)

  3. Digital Signature Certificates and Their Legal Validity


Chapter IV: Duties of Subscribers
  1. Security Practices and Responsibilities of Users (Sections 35–42)


Chapter V: Penalties, Compensation, and Adjudication
  1. Cyber Contraventions and Compensation (Sections 43–45)

  2. Adjudicating Officer and Procedure (Section 46)

  3. Compounding and Appeal (Sections 47–48)


Chapter VI: Appellate Tribunal
  1. Cyber Appellate Tribunal (Sections 48–64A) (Note: Now merged with TDSAT)

  2. Appeals and Jurisdictional Challenges


Chapter VII: Offences under the IT Act
  1. Cyber Crimes and Punishments (Sections 65–78)

    • Hacking, Identity Theft, Data Breach, Obscenity, Cyberterrorism

  2. Investigation and Powers of Police and Government Agencies

  3. Recent Trends in Cyber Offences (Deepfakes, Ransomware, AI Abuse)


Chapter VIII: Intermediaries and Platform Liability
  1. Liability of Network Service Providers (Section 79)

  2. Due Diligence and Safe Harbour Provisions

  3. Impact of 2021 Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code

  4. CERT-In Directions and Compliance Mandates (2022)


Part III: Allied Rules and Developments

  1. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

  2. CERT-In Directions (2022) – Reporting Cyber Incidents and KYC Norms

  3. IT (Reasonable Security Practices and Sensitive Personal Data) Rules, 2011

  4. Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Act (overview)


Part IV: Sectoral and Practical Applications

  1. E-Governance and Digital Contracts

  2. Cybersecurity Frameworks in India (NCIIPC, CERT-In, IT Cells)

  3. Electronic Evidence and Its Admissibility under the Indian Evidence Act

  4. Banking, E-commerce, and Financial Sector Cyber Compliance

  5. Social Media Regulation and Fake News


Part V: Judicial Pronouncements and International Perspective

  1. Landmark Supreme Court and High Court Decisions

    • Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

    • Puttaswamy (Privacy) Case

    • K.S. Puttaswamy v. Facebook India, WhatsApp, etc.

  2. Comparative Study with International Laws

    • GDPR (EU), CCPA (USA), UK Online Safety Bill

  3. Emerging Challenges: AI, Blockchain, Deepfakes, and Cloud Computing

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