BSc IT Sem VI October 2025 October 2025 Cyber Laws Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. List and explain the most significant global crimes committed since the year 2000,
   • b. Do you agree with the statement: "Section 80 of the IT Act is more a farce than a weapon against cybercrime’’? Give reasons
   • c. are the key differences between Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offences?
   • d. How does the IT Act 2000 deal with cyber fraud and email abuse?
   • e. What is Cyber Pornography? Explain briefly
   • f. | Why does the IT Act allow arrest without a warrant in certain cases?
2. Q2 Attempt any three of the following:
   • a. What is a click-wrap contract? How is it different from a shrink-wrap contract?
   • b. Contract Formation under the Indian Contract Act of 1872
   • c. How does the misuse of Exclusion clauses in contracts become problematic in the IT
   • d. Write a short note on Foreign Judgements in India
   • e. Discuss the challenges in applying jurisdiction laws to cyber contracts the place of cause of action determined in contractual and intellectual property
3. Q3 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What is Cyber Squatting? Explain how legislative and innovative moves have been used to fight cyber squatters
   • b. What are the rules and legal considerations regarding copyright ownership and
   • c. Explain the concept of copyright infringement along with the legal remedies and
   • d. Critically analyze the battle between freedom and control on the internet with respect to copyright protection
   • e. the concept of meta tagging and its. misuse in cyberspace
   • f. | What is meant by computer software piracy?
4. Q4 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What does the term Establishment (PE)' mean in international taxation?
   • b. How does the United Nations Model Tax Treaty define and treat the concept of a
   • c. the taxation policies in India
   • d. What changes would you suggest to the current Indian taxation framework to better
   • e. Discuss the effect of the Internet on the role and responsibilities of customers
   • f. What is the role of a tax agent under the Income Tax Act, 1961?
5. Q5 Attempt any three of the following: 15 marks
   • a. What is meant by an electronic record under Indian law? Explain in detail
   • b. Should Indian courts rely solely on digital evidence without requiring physical documentation? Discuss the risks and benefits
   • c. What is the difference between 'defect in goods' and in services'?
   • d. How does the Consumer Protection Act apply to manufacturers, distributors, and
   • e. What are Unfair Trade Practices under the Consumer Protection Act? Explain with
   • f. | Does the Consumer Protection Act. cover cyber consumers? What rights do they

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