a little logic in law
Section 4. Legal recognition of electronic records Where any law provides that information or any other matter shall be in writing or in the typewritten or printed form, then, notwithstanding anything contained in such law, such requirement shall be deemed to have been satisfied if such information or matter is— (a) rendered or made available in … Read more
Section 3 A. Electronic signature (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3, but subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), a subscriber may authenticate any electronic record by such electronic signature or electronic authentication technique which— (a) is considered reliable; and (b) may be specified in the Second Schedule. (2) For the purpose of this section any … Read more
Section 3. Authentication of electronic records (1) Subject to the provisions of this section any subscriber may authenticate an electronic record by affixing his digital signature. (2) The authentication of the electronic record shall be effected by the use of asymmetric crypto system and hash function which envelop and transform the initial electronic record into another … Read more
Section 2. Definitions (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “ access ” with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means gaining entry into, instructing or communicating with the logical, arithmetical, or memory function resources of a computer, computer system or computer network; (b) “ addressee ” means a person who is intended … Read more
FIRST SCHEDULE [See sub-section (4) of section 1] DOCUMENTS OR TRANSACTIONS TO WHICH THE ACT SHALL NOT APPLY A negotiable instrument (other than a cheque) as defined in section 13 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 181 (26 of 181). A power-of-attorney as defined in section 1A of the Powers-of-Attorney Act, 182 (7 of 182). A trust as defined … Read more