IT Act 2000 Section 47 : Factors to be taken into account by the adjudicating officer :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 47 : Factors to be taken into account by the adjudicating officer : While adjudging the quantum of compensation under this Chapter, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely:– (a) the amount of gain of…

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IT Act 2000 Section 44 : Penalty for failure to furnish information, return, etc :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 44 : Penalty for failure to furnish information, return, etc : If any person who is required under this Act or any rules or regulations made thereunder to– (a) furnish any document, return or report to the Controller or the…

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IT Act 2000 Section 43A : 1.[Compensation for failure to protect data :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 43A : 1.[Compensation for failure to protect data : Where a body corporate, possessing, dealing or handling any sensitive personal data or information in a computer resource which it owns, controls or operates, is negligent in implementing and maintaining reasonable…

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IT Act 2000 Section 43 : 2.[Penalty and compensation] for damage to computer, computer system, etc :

Information Technology Act 2000 Chapter IX  : 1.[Penalties, Compensation And Adjudication] : Section 43 : 2.[Penalty and compensation] for damage to computer, computer system, etc : If any person without permission of the owner or any other person who is in charge of a computer,…

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IT Act 2000 Section 41 : Acceptance of Digital Signature Certificate :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 41 : Acceptance of Digital Signature Certificate : (1) A subscriber shall be deemed to have accepted a Digital Signature Certificate if he publishes or authorises the publication of a Digital Signature Certificate– (a) to one or more persons; (b)…

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IT Act 2000 Section 40A : 1.[Duties of subscriber of Electronic Signature Certificate :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 40A : 1.[Duties of subscriber of Electronic Signature Certificate : In respect of Electronic Signature Certificate the subscriber shall perform such duties as may be prescribed.] -------- 1. Ins. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 19 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

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IT Act 2000 Section 39 : Notice of suspension or revocation :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 39 : Notice of suspension or revocation : (1) Where a Digital Signature Certificate is suspended or revoked under section 37 or section 38, the Certifying Authority shall publish a notice of such suspension or revocation, as the case may…

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IT Act 2000 Section 38 : Revocation of Digital Signature Certificate :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 38 : Revocation of Digital Signature Certificate : (1) A Certifying Authority may revoke a Digital Signature Certificate issued by it– (a) where the subscriber or any other person authorised by him makes a request to that effect; or (b)…

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IT Act 2000 Section 37 : Suspension of Digital Signature Certificate :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 37 : Suspension of Digital Signature Certificate : (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the Certifying Authority which has issued a Digital Signature Certificate may suspend such Digital Signature Certificate,– (a) on receipt of a request to that…

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IT Act 2000 Section 36 : Representations upon issuance of Digital Signature Certificate :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 36 : Representations upon issuance of Digital Signature Certificate : A Certifying Authority while issuing a Digital Signature Certificate shall certify that— (a) it has complied with the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder; (b)…

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IT Act 2000 Section 35 : Certifying authority to issue 1.[electronic signature] Certificate :

Information Technology Act 2000 Chapter VII : 1.[Electronic Signature] Certificates : Section 35 : Certifying authority to issue 1.[electronic signature] Certificate : (1) Any person may make an application to the Certifying Authority for the issue of a 1.[electronic signature] Certificate in such form as…

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IT Act 2000 Section 34 : Disclosure :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 34 : Disclosure : (1) Every Certifying Authority shall disclose in the manner specified by regulations— (a) its 1[electronic signature] Certificate 2.(***); (b) any certification practice statement relevant thereto; (c) notice of the revocation or suspension of its Certifying Authority…

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IT Act 2000 Section 31 : Certifying Authority to ensure compliance of the Act, etc :

Information Technology Act 2000 Section 31 : Certifying Authority to ensure compliance of the Act, etc : Every Certifying Authority shall ensure that every person employed or otherwise engaged by it complies, in the course of his employment or engagement, with the provisions of this…

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