Question

    Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which

    section provides legal recognition to electronic records?
    A Section 43A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Section 66 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Section 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Section 72 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 4 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 states that where any law requires information to be in writing or in printed form, such requirement is deemed to be satisfied if the information is: • Rendered or made available in electronic form, and • Accessible for future reference. This section gives legal recognition to electronic records, enabling digital contracts, e-documents, and online filings to have the same legal status as paper documents.

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