CY-504-A Cyber Law and Intellectual Property Right - Jun 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aHow does the IT Act, 2000 modify the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872 to accommodate electronic records?
   How to answer

   • Amendments via Second Schedule to IT Act, 2000 to Indian Evidence Act, 1872
   • Recognition of electronic records and expanded definition of evidence/document
   • Section 65A and 65B - special procedure for admissibility of electronic records and certificate requirement
   • Legal recognition of digital signatures / electronic signatures and Certifying Authorities
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain the concept of extraterritorial jurisdiction in the context of cyber laws.
   How to answer

   • Definition of extraterritorial jurisdiction and Section 75 of IT Act, 2000
   • Application to offences committed outside India involving Indian computer systems
   • Principles of international jurisdiction in cyberspace and challenges
   • Examples and need for international cooperation
3. 7 Marks
   aDescribe the penalties can be imposed under the IT Act for offences such as hacking and data theft.
   How to answer

   • Section 43 penalty for unauthorized access / damage and Section 66 hacking offence
   • Punishment: imprisonment up to 3 years and fine up to Rs. 5 lakh / compensation
   • Data theft provisions and Section 66B, 72, 72A for confidentiality and disclosure
   • Distinction between civil penalty and criminal offence after 2008 amendment
4. 7 Marks
   bWhat provisions exist within Indian law to address issues of jurisdiction in e-commerce transactions?
   How to answer

   • IT Act provisions on jurisdiction and electronic contracts
   • Place of business, cause of action and long-arm jurisdiction principles
   • Role of CPC, consumer protection and intermediary rules
   • Challenges of cross-border e-commerce transactions
5. 7 Marks
   aExplain the implementation of e-governance initiatives facilitate better access to public services for citizens in India?
   How to answer

   • Concept of e-governance and Digital India initiatives
   • Examples: MCA21, e-district, DigiLocker, UMANG, e-Kranti
   • Benefits: transparency, accessibility, reduced intermediaries
   • Legal backing under IT Act Sections 6-10A
6. 7 Marks
   bHow does non-compliance with e-taxation rules affect the liability and operational risks for online businesses in India?
   How to answer

   • Overview of e-taxation rules: GST on OIDAR, equalisation levy, TDS
   • Liability: penalties, interest, prosecution for non-compliance
   • Operational risks: blocking, cancellation, reputational loss
   • Compliance steps for online businesses
7. 7 Marks
   aDefine the denial of service attack and how is it prosecuted under Indian law?
   How to answer

   • Definition of DoS/DDoS attack and its technical mechanism
   • Relevant IT Act provisions: Section 43, 66 and IPC provisions
   • Procedure for reporting, investigation and prosecution
   • Punishment and case examples
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the legal consequences of credit card fraud in India.
   How to answer

   • Forms of credit card fraud: phishing, skimming, identity theft
   • Applicable laws: IT Act Sections 66C, 66D and IPC Sections 420, 468, 471
   • Punishments and compensation to victims
   • Role of banks, RBI guidelines and reporting mechanism
9. 7 Marks
   aExplain the most effective strategies to prevent phishing attacks?
   How to answer

   • Definition of phishing and common attack vectors
   • Technical strategies: spam filters, MFA, DMARC, anti-phishing tools
   • Organizational strategies: awareness training, incident response
   • Legal reporting under IT Act
10. 7 Marks
    bDescribe the legal remedies available for trademark owners affected by cyber squatting.
    How to answer

    • Definition of cybersquatting and bad-faith domain registration
    • Remedies under Trade Marks Act and passing-off action
    • UDRP and INDRP dispute resolution procedures
    • Injunction, damages, domain transfer/cancellation
11. 7 Marks
    aWrite the key provisions of Patent Act of 1970 include that are relevant to the patenting of inventions in India?
    How to answer

    • Patentability criteria: novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability
    • Non-patentable inventions under Sections 3 and 4
    • Term, rights of patentee, compulsory licensing
    • Procedure for filing and opposition relevant to inventions
12. 7 Marks
    bHow does copyright protection differ for computer software compared to literary works in India?
    How to answer

    • Software as literary work under Section 2(o) of Copyright Act, 1957
    • Duration, ownership and assignment differences
    • Fair use, reverse engineering and licensing aspects
    • Comparison table: literary works vs computer software
13. 7 Marks
    aDiscuss the emerging technologies are likely to impact international cyber laws.
    How to answer

    • Emerging technologies: AI, blockchain, IoT, cloud, metaverse
    • New legal challenges: liability, privacy, jurisdiction, IP
    • Need to update international cyber laws
    • Examples of regulatory responses
14. 7 Marks
    bHow do international agreements, such as the Budapest Convention, facilitate cooperation between countries to combat cybercrime?
    How to answer

    • Objectives and key provisions of Budapest Convention
    • Mutual legal assistance, extradition and 24/7 network
    • Harmonization of cybercrime laws across countries
    • India's position and benefits of cooperation
15. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on any Two of the following :

    1. a)General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
    2. b)Electronic Signature Laws.
    3. c)Liability in Cyber security.
    4. d)E-Commerce Regulations.
    How to answer

    • Lead-in on attempt any two with equal weightage
    • For each chosen topic: definition, key provisions/principles, relevance to India
    • Examples and recent developments
    • Conclusion with significance