B.Sc. (Information Technology) Sem VI March 2025 IT Act and Cyber Law Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - 1. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Explain the differences in the manner of investigation between cognizable and non-cognizable cases.
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2. b. Write a short note on: Section 80 of the IT Act, 2000 - A Weapon or a Farce.
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3. c. Write a short note on: Arrest but no punishment.
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4. d. What is a hacker? What are the different types of hackers?
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5. e. What are the peculiar characteristics of cyber-crime?
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6. f. Explain the term defamation and cyber pornography with example.
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SECTION II - 2. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Describe Click-Wrap and Shrink-Wrap Contract.
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2. b. What is a contract? Explain its seven essential elements of endorsable contract.
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3. c. Explain the Status under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
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4. d. Describe the scope of civil law jurisdiction in India.
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5. e. Explain the Jurisdiction and The Information Technology Act, 2000.
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6. f. Explain the exclusion clauses in contracts.
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SECTION III - 3. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Explain the legislative and other innovative moves against Cyber Squatting.
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2. b. Write Short note on Meta-Tagging.
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3. c. Explain section 17, 18 and 19 with respect to copyright ownership and assessment in the Copyright Act, 1957.
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4. d. Write Short note on Downloading for viewing on the Internet, Hyper-Linking and Framing.
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5. e. Explain computer software piracy with its different types.
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6. f. Explain "The Napster and its cousins: A Revolution on the internet but a crisis for Copyright owners".
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SECTION IV - 4. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Discuss the difference between Business income and Royalty.
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2. b. Explain the concept of PE under the OECD Model Treaty.
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3. c. Discuss the definition and criteria of a Non-Resident Indian as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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4. d. Explain the procedures to get "Digital Signature Certificate".
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5. e. What is the recognition of foreign certifying authorities?
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6. f. Explain commencement of operation by licensed certifying authorities.
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SECTION V - 5. (Attempt any three of the following) 15 Marks

1. a. Explain the proof of Electronic Agreements.
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2. b. Write a short note on the concept of Relevancy and Admissibility.
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3. c. What are the different types of Evidences?
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4. d. What are the Reliefs under CPA?
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5. e. Define District Forum. Which functions are performed by the District Forum?
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6. f. Define Restrictive Trade Practices. Enlist briefly some of the instances of unfair trade practices.
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