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IT Act 2000: sections with instruments beneath them (1)

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Information Technology Act, 2000 [A10-1GP]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 17 October 2000.

Dates: made 9 June 2000; in force 17 October 2000; ceased none recorded. Gazette: Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 1, 9 June 2000. Band A.

Cite: Information Technology Act, 2000, Act 21 of 2000 [A10-1GP]. Machine: A10-1GP.

Clauses (12)

Clause 2(1)(b). addressee

Clause 2(1)(j). computer network

Clause 2(1)(k). computer resource

Clause 2(1)(nb). cyber security

Clause 2(1)(p). digital signature

Clause 2(1)(za). originator

Section 2. Definitions [S10-3YQ]

Section 66A. Punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service, etc [S10-3ZN]

Section 66C. Punishment for identity theft [S10-40J]

Section 66D. Punishment for cheating by personation by using computer resource [S10-41G]

Section 72A. Punishment for disclosure of information in breach of lawful contract [S10-42P]

Section 87. Power of Central Government to make rules [S10-43M]

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