END TERM EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2016
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-IX
Cyber Law (Opt.-II)
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The number of marks
carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words) (Marks
a. Adjudicating Officer
b. Controller of Certifying Authorities
c. Hacking
d. Cyber stalking
e. Cyber terrorism
f. Cyber defamation
g. Cyber squatting
h. Protected system
i. B2B and B2C
j. Asymmetric crypto system and Hash function
2. Jurisdiction in cyber space is a complex issue and the Information Technology Act, 2000
provides for extra territorial jurisdiction. Is it enforceable? What are the issues involved in
cyber jurisdiction? (Marks 10)
3. Explain on the following: (Marks 5x2=10)
a. Cyber Contraventions and cyber offences.
b. The process of communication involving electronic records between an originator
and an addressee.
4. "Although the Information Technology Act, 2000 has adapted the definition of obscenity
from the Indian Penal Code, 1860, it would not be easy to implement such provisions
judicially as obscenity in electronic form is far more widespread and involves many
complexities". Comment. (Marks 10)
5. Explain the concept 'Right to privacy' in cyberspace. Critically analyze the efficacy of the
Information Technology Act, 2000. (Marks 10)
6. What is meant by the term 'Electronic Governance'? Discuss some Electronic Governance
initiatives undertaken by various State Governments in India. Also elucidate whether the
Information Technology Act, 2000 provides limited Electronic Governance. (Marks 10)
7. a. Explain the liability of an Intermediary. (Marks 05)
b. Discuss, stating reasons, which of the following can fall in the category of an
Intermediary:
i. Cyber café
ii. ISP
iii. Certifying Authorities
iv. Search Engine
v. Electronic Commerce website (Marks 1x5= 05)