Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, what is the legal status granted…

2026

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, what is the legal status granted to electronic records and digital signatures?

Answer: B. They are granted the same legal recognition and validity as paper-based documents and handwritten signatures.

  1. A.

    They are considered secondary evidence and require physical copies to be valid.

  2. B.

    They are granted the same legal recognition and validity as paper-based documents and handwritten signatures.

  3. C.

    They are only legally binding in transactions involving government departments.

  4. D.

    They have no legal standing in a court of law but are used for administrative convenience.

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Correct answer: B

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