2. Cyber Law
• Cyber law or Internet law is a term that encapsulates the legal
issues related to use of the Internet. It is less a distinct field of law
than intellectual property or contract law, as it is a domain covering
many areas of law and regulation. Some leading topics include
internet access and usage, privacy, freedom of expression, and
jurisdiction.
• "Computer law" is a third term which tends to relate to issues
including both Internet law and the patent and copyright aspects of
computer technology and software.
3. IT Act 2000 (Amended 2008)
• Information technology Act 2000 consisted of 94 sections
segregated into 13 chapters. Four schedules form part of the Act. In
the 2008 version of the Act, there are 124 sections (excluding 5
sections that have been omitted from the earlier version) and 14
chapters. Schedule I and II have been replaced. Schedules III and
IV are deleted.
• Information Technology Act 2000 addressed the following issues:
• Legal recognition of electronic documents
• Legal Recognition of digital signatures
• Offenses and contraventions
• Justice dispensation systems for cybercrimes
• According to Section 10A of information technology
Act,2000(amended in 2008)it also validates E-contracts
4. Article 19
• All citizens shall have the right -
– to freedom of speech and expression;
– to assemble peaceably and without arms;
– to form associations or unions;
– to move freely throughout the territory of
India;
– to reside and settle in any part of the territory
of India; and
– *** (repealed)
– to practice any profession, or to carry on any
occupation, trade or business.
5. Article 19 Cont.
1. Nothing in sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall affect the operation of
any existing law, or prevent the State from making any law, in so far
as such law imposes reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the
right conferred by the said sub-clause in the interests of the
sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly
relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in
relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.
6. Article 19 Cont.
1. Nothing in sub-clause (a) of clause (1) shall affect the operation of
any existing law, or prevent the State from making any law, in so far
as such law imposes reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the
right conferred by the said sub-clause in the interests of the
sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly
relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in
relation to contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence.
Editor's Notes
ffect the operation of any existing law in so far as it imposes, or prevent the State from making any law imposing, reasonable restrictions on the exercise of any of the rights conferred by the said sub-clauses either in the interests of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Schedule Tribe.