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History, Object, Scope and Commencement of the Information Technology Act, 2000 1. Introduction The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) is India’s first legislation dealing with the legal recognition of electronic transactions, digital signatures, and cybercrimes. Before the enactment of this Act, there was no specific law in India to regulate offences committed through computers or to recognize online contracts. With the rapid expansion of the internet, e-commerce, and online communication, it became necessary to create a law to regulate and secure activities in cyberspace. Thus, the IT Act, 2000 was enacted to provide a legal framework for electronic transactions and to address cyber offences. 2. History of the Information Technology Act, 2000 International Background The foundation of the IT Act lies in the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce, 1996 (adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law). India, being a member of UNCITRAL, decide...