Abhay downloaded secret data from the computer network of a foreign company engaged in the manufacture of aircrafts. he was procecuted and fined Rs. 1 lakh by the adjudicating officer under section 43 of the IT ACT,2000. Is there any remedy available to Abhay? (can anyone give detailed answer....)
CS Pawan Kumar Baid
(Company Secretary)
(1389 Points)
Replied 09 December 2009
Sec 57 of Info-tec act provies for appeal to Cyb Appellate Tribunal against the order of adjudicating officer within 45 days from order of adj-officer. Tribunal can extent the time limit on showing sufficient cause.
Civil court does not have jurisdiction under this act.
Regards
CS Pawan Kumar Baid
CAclubindia
