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Cyber Laws and Governance in India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Anchored by the Information Technology Act, 2000, addressing cybercrimes, e-commerce validity, and data protection measures. It grants legal status to digital signatures, promotes e-governance, and penalizes hacking, identity theft, or cyber terrorism. Adjudicatory authorities and cyber appellate tribunals handle disputes. Amendments have raised penalties, recognized new offenses, and shaped data privacy debates. The Supreme Court’s judgments on Section 66A (struck down for violating free speech) highlight constitutional concerns. Cyber laws intersect with multiple aspects—banking, social media, national security—requiring synergy between central agencies, states, and private stakeholders. Keeping laws updated remains pivotal in a rapidly evolving digital era.

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