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The Information Technology Act, 2000 – Detailed Analysis  1. Introduction The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) is India’s first cyber law , enacted to give legal recognition to electronic documents, digital signatures , and to regulate cybercrimes and e-governance . Before this Act, Indian law did not recognize electronic records or online transactions — every contract, signature, or communication had to be in paper form . With the rise of computers, the Internet, and e-commerce, a legal framework was needed to protect users and ensure trust in digital systems . Hence, the IT Act was passed on 17th October 2000 , making India the 12th country in the world to adopt cyber legislation. 2. Objectives of the IT Act, 2000 The main objectives are: ✅ To give legal recognition to electronic records and digital signatures. ✅ To facilitate e-commerce and e-governance . ✅ To prevent and punish cybercrimes like hacking, identity theft, and data theft. ✅ To regulate c...