📢 Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert 👉 call Now!

  • google app store apple app store
  • âś–

      Question

      Consider the following statements regarding cross-border

      application of IT Act provisions: Statement 1: Cyber crimes committed outside India but targeting Indian persons/systems are covered by IT Act. Statement 2: Section 66 has extraterritorial application to punish crimes against Indian interests. Statement 3: India can prosecute non-residents for IT Act violations if they target Indian systems. Statement 4: The IT Act applies only to acts committed within Indian territory. Which statements are correct?
      A Statements 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Statements 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Statements 1 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Statements 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Extraterritorial application covers acts targeting India—Statement 1 is correct. Section 66 extends to cross-border crimes—Statement 2 is correct. India asserts jurisdiction over non-residents—Statement 3 is correct. Statement 4 is incorrect—extraterritorial application exists. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

      Practice Next

      Relevant for Exams:

      ask-question