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IT Act 2000

Section 15

In force Act 21 of 2000 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 21 of 2000

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Section 15 of IT Act 2000. Secure digital signature. If, by application of a security procedure agreed to by the parties concerned, it can be verified that a digital signature, at the time it was affixed, was- (a) unique to the subscriber affixing it;

Secure digital signature. If, by application of a security procedure agreed to by the parties concerned, it can be verified that a digital signature, at the time it was affixed, was- (a) unique to the subscriber affixing it;

(b) capable of identifying such subscriber;

(c) created in a manner or using a means under the exclusive control of the subscriber and is linked to the electronic record to which it relates in such a manner that if the electronic record was altered the digital signature would be invalidated, then such digital signature shall be deemed to be a secure digital signature.

Section 15, IT Act 2000 (Act 21 of 2000).

Questions about Section 15

How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the IT Act 2000?

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When was the IT Act 2000 enacted?

IT Act 2000 was enacted in 2000 as Act 21 of 2000. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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