Information Technology Law
University of Kerala · LL.B. Semester 4 · Paper I
Unit I
Introduction · Fundamentals of Cyber Space · Understanding Cyber Space Interface of Technology and Law Defining Cyber Laws · Global trends in Cyber Law · Jurisdiction in Cyber Space · Concept of Jurisdiction · Internet Jurisdiction Indian Context of Jurisdiction · International position of Internet Jurisdiction Cases in Cyber Jurisdiction
Unit II
e-commerce · Legal issues · Legal Issues in Cyber Contracts · Cyber Contract and IT Act, 2000 · The UNCITRAL Model law on Electronic Commerce
Unit III
Intellectual Property Issues and Cyberspace · The Indian Perspective Overview of Intellectual Property related Legislation in India · Copyright law & Cyberspace · Trademark law & Cyberspace · Law relating to Semiconductor Layout & Design
Unit IV
Understanding Cyber Crimes · Defining Crime · Crime in context of Internet · Actus Reus and Mens Rea · Types of crime in Internet · Computing damage in Internet crime · Indian Penal Law & Cyber Crimes · Fraud · Hacking · Mischief · Trespass · Defamation · Stalking · Spam · Obscenity and Pornography · Internet and Potential of Obscenity · Indian Law on Obscenity & Pornography International efforts · Changes in Indian Law
Unit V
Penalties & Offences · Under the IT Act · Offences under the Indian Penal Code · Investigation & adjudication issues · The Evidence Aspect in Cyber LawApplicability of the Indian Evidence Act on Electronic Record · Prescribed Legislations · Information Technology Act, 2000 · Information Technology Rules, 2000 · Cyber Regulation Appellate Tribunal Rules, 2000 · The Indian Penal Code, 1860 · The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Bankers Book Evidence Act.1891 Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934