Information Technology Law · Semester 6

Information Technology Law · July/August 2012

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Information Technology Law · July/August 2012

July/August 2012 · Information Technology Law · Semester 6

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) III Year VI Semester (New) Examination, July/August 2012
Subject : LAW
PAPER - II : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Answer any five of the following:
1. Cyberspace.
2. Digital Signature.
3. E-Commerce.
4. Source Code.
5. Escrow Agreements.
6. Software Piracy.
7. Data Protection and Privacy.
8. Net Extortion.

PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Answer any two of the following:
9. Explain the concept of Information Technology and Cyber Space in the Indian context.
10. Discuss the legal recognition of electronic records and electronic evidence.
11. Explain the powers and functions of the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal.
12. Define cyber crimes. What are the different kinds of cyber crimes?

PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any two of the following:
13. An author has put his written work on the web. Would it amount to publication as per the
IT Act? Comment.
14. A suit has been filed for validity of Patent rights. What do the provisions of the IT Act 2000
state in relation to Patents?

15. A civil case has been filed for validity of e-contracts. Is such a case maintainable under IT
Act of 2000 and UNCITRAL Model law?
16. ’X’ involved in the cyber crime in India. How can he be triable by Indian laws?

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Cyberspace.
    5× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. Digital Signature.
    4× in bank Topics: Definitions, authentication and electronic signatures; Legal recognition of electronic records and signatures
    Year and frequency →
  3. E-Commerce.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  4. Source Code.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  5. Escrow Agreements.
    5× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Software Piracy.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  7. Data Protection and Privacy.
    Topics: Privacy, personal data and the constitutional framework
    Year and frequency →
  8. Net Extortion.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Explain the concept of Information Technology and Cyber Space in the Indian context.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. Discuss the legal recognition of electronic records and electronic evidence.
    2× in bank Topics: E-governance, publication and retention of electronic records; Proof of electronic records; Legal recognition of electronic records and signatures
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the powers and functions of the Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  4. Define cyber crimes. What are the different kinds of cyber crimes?
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. An author has put his written work on the web. Would it amount to publication as per the IT Act? Comment.
    Topics: E-governance, publication and retention of electronic records
    Year and frequency →
  2. A suit has been filed for validity of Patent rights. What do the provisions of the IT Act 2000 state in relation to Patents?
    Year and frequency →
  3. A civil case has been filed for validity of e-contracts. Is such a case maintainable under IT Act of 2000 and UNCITRAL Model law?
    Topics: Civil liability for damage to computers: section 43
    Year and frequency →
  4. "TMX"TM involved in the cyber crime in India. How can he be triable by Indian laws?
    Year and frequency →