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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding Section 43

    of the Information Technology Act, 2000: Statement 1: Section 43 provides civil remedies for damages caused to computer systems or networks. Statement 2: The maximum compensation under Section 43 is limited to Rs. 10 lakh. Statement 3: Section 43 covers hacking, destruction of data, introduction of viruses, and system disruption. Statement 4: Section 43 liability requires criminal conviction under Section 66 first. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Statements 1 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 43 provides civil remediesтАФStatement 1 is correct. Maximum compensation is Rs. 1 crore (not 10 lakh)тАФStatement 2 is incorrect. Section 43 covers enumerated harmsтАФStatement 3 is correct. Statement 4 is incorrectтАФSection 43 is independent remedy, not dependent on criminal conviction. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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