Decision by majority
Section 52D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with decision by majority. If the Members of a Bench consisting of two Members differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the Chairperson of the [Appellate Tribunal] who shall hear the point or points himself and such point or points shall be decided acco The Act came into force on 17 Oct 2000.
If the Members of a Bench consisting of two Members differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the Chairperson of the 1[Appellate Tribunal] who shall hear the point or points himself and such point or points shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of the Members who have heard the case, including those who first heard it.
Section 52D, The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000).
Questions about Section 52D
What does Section 52D of the Information Technology Act deal with?
Section 52D of the Information Technology Act is headed "Decision by majority". If the Members of a Bench consisting of two Members differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the Chairperson of the [Appellate Tribunal] who shall hear the point or points himself and such point or points shall be decided acco
How do I find court cases under Section 52D of the Information Technology Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: IT Act 52D, section 52D IT Act, section 52D of the Information Technology Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 52D of the Information Technology Act come into force?
Section 52D of the Information Technology Act, cited as IT Act 52D, came into force on 17 Oct 2000, having been enacted on 09 Jun 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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