Informational Technologies (IT) and Technology, Media and Telecommunication (TMT) Laws 

Informational Technologies (IT) and Technology, Media and Telecommunication (TMT) Laws 

IT laws or Cyber laws have a profound impact on not only companies, functioning exclusively in the e­ commerce sector, but on almost all spheres of business. Our team has in-depth knowledge and expertise in the niche area of information technology laws and the legal infrastructure for E-commerce, as set forth under the Information Technology Act, 2000, encompassing:

  • Advising and assisting clients in their specific legal queries relating to the formation and validity of electronic transactions and enforcement of electronic contracts: clickwrap, browse-wrap and shrink-wrap contracts;
  • Assisting clients in meeting the regulatory compliances under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules and regulations, framed there under;
  • Drafting electronic contracts and ensuring that they meet the requirements of valid contracts, as provided by the Indian Contract Act, 1872;
  • Drafting and vetting technology and outsourcing contracts, privacy and data protection policies, terms of use policies, etc..

With the tremendous growth in e-commerce, there has been an evolution in electronic payment systems. In India, payment systems are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India, under the Payment Systems and Settlements Act, 2007. Our lawyers are up-to-date with the most recent regulatory developments pertaining to payment systems and support clients who require specialist legal advice, may it be in the context of taking approvals for operating a payment system or undertaking regulatory obligations and compliances, thereafter.