# The Information Technology Act, 2000, Section 81: Act to have overriding effect

- 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/81/

## Text

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force. 1 [Provided that nothing contained in this Act shall restrict any person from exercising any right conferred under the Copyright Act, 1957 (14 of 1957) or the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970).]

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