Question

Identify the correct statements about the Information Technology Act and cyber crime:
A. The IT Act is only the digitalization of Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
B. Cyber Law Appellate Tribunal has been set up to hear appeal against adjudicating authorities.
C. The Act is applicable to cyber offences committed only within India and Indians only.
D. The IT Act, 2000 was amended in 2008. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A & B Only
• B. B & C Only
• C. B & D Only
• D. A & C Only

Hint:

The 2008 Amendment introduced major cybercrime provisions related to hacking, identity theft, data protection, and cyber terrorism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:

• The Information Technology Act, 2000, is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce.
• It provides legal recognition to electronic records and digital signatures while prescribing penalties for cyber offenses.

Step 1: Verify Statement A
The IT Act is a comprehensive legislation dealing with e-commerce, digital signatures, and cyber offenses. While it amended the Indian Evidence Act to include electronic evidence, it is far more than just a "digitalization" of it. Thus, A is incorrect.

Step 2: Verify Statement B
Section 48 of the Act provides for the establishment of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal (CAT) to hear appeals from the orders of Adjudicating Officers. (Note: It has since been merged with the TDSAT, but the statement remains correct in principle). Thus, B is correct.

Step 3: Verify Statement C
Section 1 and Section 75 of the Act specify its extraterritorial jurisdiction. It applies to any person (including foreigners) who commits an offense outside India if the act involves a computer, system, or network located in India. Thus, C is incorrect.

Step 4: Verify Statement D
The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, was a major overhaul of the original law. It introduced new sections like 66A (later struck down) and clarified various cybercrimes. Thus, D is correct.

Step 5: Selection of Final Option
Statements B and D are correct. This leads to option (C).