MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026 (1 April Shift 1)
What is the primary legislation governing cyber crimes in India?
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Answer: Option B — The Information Technology Act, 2000
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The Information Technology Act, 2000 (in force from 17 October 2000) is India's main law on cyber crime and electronic transactions; it was amended in 2008.
There is no IT Act of 1999 or Cyber Security Act of 2005, and the Digital India Act is only a proposed replacement law; Digital India (2015) is a government programme.
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Remember: Cyber law = IT Act 2000 (amended 2008).
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