# The Information Technology Act, 2000, Section 78: Power to investigate offences

- Act: The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- In force from: 2000-10-17
- Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act/section/78/

## Text

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), a police officer not below the rank of 1 [Inspector] shall investigate any offence under this Act.

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