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    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.

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