Cyber Laws by Yatindra Singh provides a comprehensive guide to India's legal framework governing information technology, cyberspace, and digital transactions. Covering the Information Technology Act, 2000 along with its amendments, the book explains key concepts relating to cybercrimes, e-commerce, electronic governance, intellectual property, privacy, and cybersecurity. Combining detailed commentary with the full text of relevant statutes, rules, and notifications, it serves as a reliable reference for understanding the evolving landscape of cyber law.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive two-part structure comprising analytical commentary and a statutory appendix.
- Detailed section-wise commentary on the Information Technology Act, 2000, including the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008.
- Explains major cyber offences such as hacking, identity theft, phishing, source code theft, and the applicable legal remedies and penalties.
- Covers legal aspects of electronic commerce, digital contracts, electronic signatures, certifying authorities, and intermediary liability.
- Examines intellectual property issues relating to software, domain names, open-source licensing, and semiconductor topography.
- Discusses privacy, digital surveillance, data protection concerns, and emerging cybersecurity challenges.
- Includes the complete text of the Information Technology Act, 2000, along with relevant rules, notifications, and compliance requirements.
- Presents legal concepts in a structured, chapter-wise format for easy reference and practical application.
This book is an essential resource for law students, legal practitioners, judges, corporate legal professionals, compliance officers, cybersecurity professionals, IT consultants, policymakers, and researchers seeking a thorough understanding of cyber law, digital regulation, electronic commerce, and technology-related legal issues in India.