Information Technology Act
Master statutory directory covering all 90 sections of Information Technology Act. Live search by section number or subject matter, and click through to the complete statutory practice guide.
Master statutory directory covering all 90 sections of Information Technology Act. Live search by section number or subject matter, and click through to the complete statutory practice guide.
| Section | Statutory Provision & Subject | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Sec 1 | Short title, extent, commencement and application (Extra-territorial jurisdiction under Sec 1(2) & 75) | Guide |
| Sec 2 | Definitions (Access, Computer, Computer Network, Cyber Security, Digital Signature, Electronic Record, Intermediary, Key Pair) | Guide |
| Sec 3 | Electronic signature | Guide |
| Sec 4 | Legal recognition of electronic records | Guide |
| Sec 5 | Legal recognition of electronic signatures | Guide |
| Sec 6 | Delivery of services by service provider | Guide |
| Sec 7 | Audit of documents, etc., maintained in electronic form | Guide |
| Sec 8 | Publication of rule, regulation, etc., in Electronic Gazette | Guide |
| Sec 9 | Sections 6,7 and 8 not to confer right to insist document should be accepted in electronic form | Guide |
| Sec 10 | Validity of contracts formed through electronic means | Guide |
| Sec 11 | Attribution of electronic records | Guide |
| Sec 12 | Acknowledgment of receipt | Guide |
| Sec 13 | Time and place of despatch and receipt of electronic record | Guide |
| Sec 14 | Secure electronic record | Guide |
| Sec 15 | Secure electronic signature | Guide |
| Sec 16 | Security procedures and practices | Guide |
| Sec 17 | Appointment of Controller and other officers | Guide |
| Sec 18 | Functions of Controller | Guide |
| Sec 19 | Recognition of foreign Certifying Authorities | Guide |
| Sec 20 | Controller to act as repository | Guide |
| Sec 21 | License to issue Digital Signature Certificates | Guide |
| Sec 22 | Application for license | Guide |
| Sec 23 | Renewal of license | Guide |
| Sec 24 | Procedure for grant or rejection of license | Guide |
| Sec 25 | Suspension of license | Guide |
| Sec 26 | Notice of suspension or revocation of license | Guide |
| Sec 27 | Power to delegate | Guide |
| Sec 28 | Power to investigate contraventions | Guide |
| Sec 29 | Access to computers and data | Guide |
| Sec 30 | Certifying Authority to follow certain procedures | Guide |
| Sec 31 | Certifying Authority to ensure compliance of the Act, etc. | Guide |
| Sec 32 | Display of license | Guide |
| Sec 33 | Surrender of license | Guide |
| Sec 34 | Disclosure | Guide |
| Sec 35 | Certifying authority to issue Electronic Signature Certificate | Guide |
| Sec 36 | Representations upon issuance of Digital Signature Certificate | Guide |
| Sec 37 | Suspension of Digital Signature Certificate | Guide |
| Sec 38 | Revocation of Digital Signature Certificate | Guide |
| Sec 39 | Notice of suspension or revocation | Guide |
| Sec 40 | Generating key pair | Guide |
| Sec 41 | Acceptance of Digital Signature Certificate | Guide |
| Sec 42 | Control of private key | Guide |
| Sec 43 | Compensation for failure to protect data (Reasonable security practices for sensitive personal data) | Guide |
| Sec 44 | Penalty for failure to furnish information, return, etc. | Guide |
| Sec 45 | Residuary penalty (Compensation up to ₹25,000 for unspecified contraventions) | Guide |
| Sec 46 | Power to adjudicate (Adjudicating Officer inquiry and powers of Civil Court) | Guide |
| Sec 47 | Factors to be taken into account by the Adjudicating Officer | Guide |
| Sec 48 | Establishment of Cyber Appellate Tribunal (Merged into Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal / TDSAT) | Guide |
| Sec 49 | Composition of Cyber Appellate Tribunal | Guide |
| Sec 50 | Qualifications for appointment as Presiding Officer for the Cyber Appellate Tribunal | Guide |