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Cyber Laws and Governance in India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Anchored by the Information Technology Act, 2000, addressing cybercrimes, e-commerce validity, and data protection measures. It grants legal status to digital signatures, promotes e-governance, and penalizes hacking, identity theft, or cyber terrorism. Adjudicatory authorities and cyber appellate tribunals handle disputes. Amendments have raised penalties, recognized new offenses, and shaped data privacy debates. The Supreme Court’s judgments on Section 66A (struck down for violating free speech) highlight constitutional concerns. Cyber laws intersect with multiple aspects—banking, social media, national security—requiring synergy between central agencies, states, and private stakeholders. Keeping laws updated remains pivotal in a rapidly evolving digital era.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया जाता है?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?