What is the Hicklin rule?
The Hicklin test is a legal test for obscenity established by the English case Regina v. Hicklin (1868). The court held that all material tending “to deprave and corrupt those whose minds are open to such immoral influences” was obscene, regardless of its artistic or literary merit.
Which are the section of IT Act applicable for cyber P * * * * * * * * * *?
Even though the IT Act penalised cyber-crimes with a broad brush through sections 43, 66 and 67, it was only in 2008 that the IT Act was amended12 and provisions were made for specific cyber-crimes such as sending offensive messages through communication servers, dishonestly receiving a stolen computer resource or …
What is the punishment given if computer has been hacked under section 43?
Section 43 If any person without permission of the owner damages to computer, computer system, etc. Section 66B Punishment for dishonestly receiving stolen computer resource or communication device is Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which may extend to rupees one lakh or with both.
What are the different types of cyber contraventions under section 43 of the Act?
The cyber offences under Section 66 are read with Section 43 and include unauthorized access to a computer ( Section 43(a)), data theft ( section 43(b), introduction of virus (section 43 (c), damage to computer , database etc (section 43(d), disruption of any computer , system or network (section 43(e), denial of …
What is Cyber contravention?
Cyber contravention is a civil wrong for which the defaulting party has to pay some amount as compensation. Cyber offences may lead to criminal prosecution. It is covered under Sections 65-74 of the Information Technology Act of 2000, which deals with serious cyber- crimes related to computer system and network.
What is the full form of ITA 2000?
The Information Technology Act, 2000 (also known as ITA-2000, or the IT Act) is an Act of the Indian Parliament (No 21 of 2000) notified on 17 October 2000. It is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce.
What are the Offences under the IT Act 2000?
Offenses UNDER THE IT ACT, 2000
- Tampering with computer source documents:
- Hacking with the computer system:
- Publishing of obscene information in electronic form:
- Power of Controller to give directions:
- Directions of Controller to a subscriber to extend facilities to decrypt information:
- Protected System:
What is the punishment for cheating case in India?
Punishment for Cheating Simple cheating is punishable under Section 417 of IPC. Section 417 of IPC states that whoever is held liable for the offence of cheating shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both fine and imprisonment.
Is 420 a non bailable Offence?
The offence is cognizable and falls under the category of Non Bailable in IPC section 420. It is triable by Magistrate of the First Class and therefore FIR or Application u/s 156(3) or Private Complaint u/s 200 may be preferred.