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B (HONS) 3 YDC – Semester- VI-Internal-I

IMP Questions and Answers for all Subjects

Paper- I: Information Technology Law

1. Distinguish b/w electronic signature and digital signature

S.No Electronic Signature Digital Signature

1 An electronic signature is utilised A digital signature is used for securing
for verifying a document. a document.
2 In the case of electronic signature, In the case of digital signature, the
the verification of electronic verification of digital signature is
signature is not functioned by any performed by authorities or trusted
trusted authorities. service providers.
3 It is less secure as compared to the It is more secure than electronic
digital signature. signatures.
4 This type of signature is generally This type of signature is guaranteed
not authorised. authorised.
5 We cannot validate this type of We can easily validate the digital
signature signature.

2. Explain the principle of jurisdiction in cyber space

The Jurisdiction in cyberspace are centered around the authority and power of
governments to regulate activities, transactions, and data that occur on the internet.
There are generally two type of jurisdiction.

1. Territorial Jurisdiction
2. Personal Jurisdiction

Territorial jurisdiction refer to a state’s power to make and enforce law within its
borders.
Personal Jurisdiction is the power to compel and individual or entity to appear in court
or pay fines or penalties for violating a law.
3. Explain the functions and powers of cyber appellate Tribunals
According to Section 58 of the Act, the tribunal is not bound to follow any provisions
of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 and must give decisions on the basis of natural
justice. However, it has the same powers as given to a civil court under the Code.
These are:

Summon any person and procure his attendance.

Examine any person on oath.
Ask to discover or produce documents.
 Receive evidence on affidavits.
Examination of witnesses.
Review decisions.
Dismissal of any application.

4. Explain the four types of offences under IT act 2000

1. Tampering with the documents stored in a computer system (Sec. 65)
2. Hacking with computer system (Hacking, Trojan Attacks etc..) (Sec.66B)
3. Offences related to computers or any act mentioned in Section 43. (Sec. 66)
4. Identity theft (Sec.66C)

5. Violation of privacy (Sec.66E)

6. Cyber terrorism (Sec. 66F)

5. Explain the objectives of IT act 2000

 The Act seeks to protect all transactions done through electronic.
 E-commerce has reduced paperwork used for communication purposes. It also
gives legal protection to communication and the exchange of information
through electronic.
 It protects the digital signatures that are used for any sort of legal
authentication.
 It regulates the activities of intermediaries by keeping a check on their powers.
 It defines various offences related to data privacy of citizens and hence
protects their data.
 It also regulates and protects the sensitive data stored by social media and
other electronic intermediaries.
 It provides recognition to books of accounts kept in electronic form regulated
by the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

6. Digital Signature means authentication of any electronic record by a subscriber by

means of an electronic method or procedure in accordance with the provisions of
section 3.
7. Computer system means a device or collection of devices, including input and output
support devices
or
a setup that consists of both hardware and software components organised to
perform complex operations
8. Cyber space means the virtual computer world or cloud space
9. Interface means two or more separate components of a computer system exchange
information
10. Expand ITAA Information Technology Amendment Act (2008)
11. The term jurisdiction Power of Authority
12. The moral law provides for equal treatment of user of electronic communication and
virtual information
 13. The Specific jurisdiction is based up on some set of the extent of the defendants'
activities within that state
14. The internet is a global system of interconnected computer network and other
devices
15. The IT refers to anything related computer technologies, software, programming
languages and data and information processing.

16. Information includes Audio, Video, Media, Mail etc..

17. What is the term and age limitation for the chairperson of member of cyber
Appellate Tribunal (CAT) 5 years and age limitation is 65 years
18. Any set of uniform principle which is generally followed.
19. What is the penalty & compensation for computer system? Imprisonment of 3 years
or a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs or both.
20. Electronic commission framed the model law on electronic commerce in the year
1996
21. What is the payment of fee for granting of licence to service providers
for ISP Class A – Rs.50K (EF-30L), for ISP Class B – Rs.15K (EF-2L)
for ISP Class C – Rs.10K (EF-20K) (Only processing fee)

22. Jurisdiction in Traditional Sense in India ____________

23. Which system deals with electronic signature under IT Act Sec.2(TA)
24. In Washington Vs International shoe company the supreme court explained Fair Play
and Justice
25. IT Act came into force in the year 2000
26.

Paper- II: Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments

1. Short note on Negotiable Instrument.
The section 13 of the Negotiable Instrument Act states that, A negotiable instrument
means a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable either to order or to
bearer.
2. Short Note on Cheque.
A cheque is a bill of exchange in which one party orders the bank to transfer the money
to the bank account of another party
3. Relationship b/w Banker & customer.
The relationship between a banker and a customer encompasses the activities of
depositing and lending money. It can be classified into various sub-relationships based
on the nature of the transaction.
4. Type of banking
Banks can be classified into various types. As follows are the bank types in India:-

 Central Bank
  Cooperative Banks
 Commercial Banks
 Regional Rural Banks (RRB)
 Local Area Banks (LAB)
 Specialized Banks
 Small Finance Banks
 Payments Banks
5. Salient feature of Banking System.
1. A comprehensive definition of banking so as to bring within the scope of the
legislation all institutions which receive deposits, repayable on demand or
otherwise for lending or investment.
2. Prohibition of non-banking companies from accepting deposits repayable on
demand.
3. Prohibition of trading to eliminate non-banking risks.
4. Prescription of minimum capital standards.
5. Limiting the payments of dividends.
6. History of Banking Regulation Act

Pre Independence Period (1786-1947)

The first bank of India was the “Bank of Hindustan”, established in 1770 and located
in the then Indian capital, Calcutta. However, this bank failed to work and ceased
operations in 1832.

During the Pre Independence period over 600 banks had been registered in the
country, but only a few managed to survive.

Following the path of Bank of Hindustan, various other banks were established in
India. They were:

The General Bank of India (1786-1791)

Oudh Commercial Bank (1881-1958)
Bank of Bengal (1809)
Bank of Bombay (1840)
 Bank of Madras (1843)

7. Evolution of Banking System In India.

The banking sector development can be divided into three phases:

Phase I: The Early Phase which lasted from 1770 to 1969

Phase II: The Nationalisation Phase which lasted from 1969 to 1991
Phase III: The Liberalisation or the Banking Sector Reforms Phase which began in 1991
and continues to flourish till date

8. Short Note on Fiduciary Relationship.

A fiduciary relationship is a relation between two parties wherein one party (fiduciary)
has the duty to act in the best interest of the other party (beneficiary or principal).

Paper- III: Principles of Equity and Trusts.

1. Nature of equity
2. Doctrine of Election.
3. Doctrine of Laches
4. Doctrine of Part Performance.
5. Set off and Counter claims.

Paper- VI: Law Relating to Women and Children

1. Essential Conditions of Hindu Marriage.
2. Maintenance under Sec 125 of CrPC
3. Recent Changes in Divorce Law
4. Constitutional Provisions under Gender Justice.
5. Christian Women & Succession
6. Hindu Women & Succession
7. Maintenance of Hindu Women.
8. Historical grounds & status of women in Ancient India.

Paper- VII: Citizenship and Immigration Law.

1. Citizenship by Domicile
Domicile is not any place of residence but a place of habitual residence.” Domicile is a
crucial prerequisite for obtaining Indian citizenship. Although the constitution does
not define this phrase, it refers to a person's permanent residence , as stated
2. Acquisition of citizenship under citizenship Act 1955
The Citizenship Act, 1955, which provides for the acquisition of citizenship, after the
commencement of the Constitution by birth, descent, registration, naturalisation and
 incorporation of territory under certain circumstances, and also provides for the
termination and deprivation of citizenship.
3. Loss of Citizenship
The Citizenship Act of 1955 also spells out the three ways in which an Indian citizen,
whether acquired before or after the Constitution, can lose his or her citizenship.
Renunciation, termination, and deprivation.
4. OCI
The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending the
Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005. The Scheme provides for registration as
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) of all Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who were citizens
of India on 26th January, 1950 or thereafter or were eligible to become citizens of
India on 26th January, 1950 except who is or had been a citizen of Pakistan,
Bangladesh or such other country as the Central Government may, by notification in
the Official Gazette, specify.
5. Commonwealth citizenship
A person who is a citizen of a Commonwealth country specified in Schedule I shall, by
virtue of that citizenship, have the status of a Commonwealth citizen of India.

6. Which part of Indian Constitution deals with citizenship Articles 5 – 11 (Part II)
7. Articles available to citizens Article 12 to 35
8. Citizenship of migrants to India from Pakistan Act ____
9. Citizenship Act come into force in the year 1955
10. Which section of Citizenship Act 1955 deals with renunciation.
11. Right to Information Act Passed in the year 2005
12. Passport Act came into force in the year 1920
13. Jus Soli Means confers citizenship on the basis of place of birth
14. Jus Matrimony means right of husband
15. Domicile means to the permanent or legal address (place or country) of an individual.
16. Alien Means any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
17. PIO Means Person of Indian Origin
18. NRI Non-Resident India
19. Minor, who is not completed the age of 21 years
20. Citizenship by naturalisation under which section of Citizenship Act 1955 Sub-Sec. 1
of Sec.6