COMMENTARY ON Information Technology Act

The Information Technology Act, 2000, enacted to give effect to the United NationsGeneral Assembly resolution adopting the Model Law on Electronic Commerce andrecommending its adoption by member states, provided a very important first step inthe creation of a legal framework for e-commerce in India. However, experts have feltthat the Act left various issues unresolved. Dynamic and relentless developments intechnology and the complexities of the commercial sector have necessitated a revaluationof the existing law. In the second edition of this informative and thoughtfulwork, the legislative changes brought about by the Amending Act of 2008 are extensivelydiscussed. The amended sections clearly reflect the suggestions of the Expert Committeeappointed by the Central Government to review the 2000 Act as well as of theParliamentary Committee.
It is the view of the author that the amending Act has chopped away much deadwood and has replaced sections that were found to be inadequate for addressingcontemporary issues.
The commentary critically analyzes the impact of the amendments along with theprocedure to be adopted while acknowledging and dispatching of electronic records,as also the safeguards one needs to adopt while conducting e-business.
This book is an essential reference work for lawyers practicing in the field of cyber-law,business houses which conduct transactions electronically or are considering doing so,Internet Service Providers, IT and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES)sectors, members of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal, the TDSAT, central and state judicialacademies, and advanced students of cyber law.