Information Technology: Law and Practice (Ninth Edition) by Vakul Sharma and Seema Sharma offers an authoritative, updated, and comprehensive analysis of the legal and regulatory framework governing information technology in India. Widely regarded as a leading text in the field, this edition explains statutory provisions, judicial developments, and policy reforms shaping the digital ecosystem with clarity and precision.
The book provides detailed coverage of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended), alongside allied legal issues relating to e-commerce, data protection, cybersecurity obligations, intermediary liability, social media regulation, electronic governance, and digital authentication. It also examines emerging challenges linked to privacy, online child sexual abuse, cyberstalking, financial frauds, electronic evidence, and the expanding scope of freedom of speech and expression in the digital age.
Blending theoretical foundations with practical insights, this edition is essential for LL.B and LL.M students, judiciary aspirants, cyber law practitioners, corporate legal teams, and policymakers dealing with technology regulation in India.
Key Features
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Comprehensive interpretation of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments.
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Covers critical areas—e-commerce, privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and social media law.
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Detailed discussion on intermediary liability and digital free-speech regulation.
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Explains investigation and trial challenges involving electronic evidence and cyber offences.
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Addresses contemporary concerns—online child sexual abuse, financial fraud, and digital surveillance.
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Updated with recent Supreme Court and High Court judgments and policy developments.
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Structured for academic clarity, ideal for classroom learning and professional reference.
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Relevant for LL.B and LL.M courses, UPSC (Law Optional), PCS(J), and tech-law practice.
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Authored by Vakul Sharma and Seema Sharma, recognized experts in IT and cyber law.
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Published by Universal / LexisNexis, ensuring credible, current, and authoritative content.
