The question (15 marks)
Who is an "intermediary" under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and to what extent is an intermediary liable for third party content? Examine the conditions on which the statutory immunity is available and the circumstances in which it is lost. (15 marks)
Unit IV/VI of the syllabi (regulation of online content; intermediary responsibility); pack ch. 04, sections 2 to 5.
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
- Avnish Bajaj v. State, Delhi High Court
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