The question (15 marks)
Discuss the concept of jurisdiction in cyberspace and the difficulties it presents. How far do the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 answer them? (15 marks)
Unit VI of the syllabi (concept and issues of jurisdiction in cyberspace; jurisdiction under the IT Act); pack ch. 04, section 10.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Intermediaries, Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Cyber Law.
Authorities you will need
- Information Technology Act
- P.R. Transport Agency v. Union of India, High Court of Allahabad
- SMC Pneumatics (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. Jogesh Kwatra, Delhi High Court
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