Unit III · Information Technology Law

Civil liability for damage to computers: section 43

Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.

Statute sections

Act / instrument	Section	Name
Information Technology Act, 2000	43	Penalty and compensation for damage to computer, computer system, etc.
Information Technology Act, 2000	43A	Compensation for failure to protect data
Information Technology Act, 2000	46	Adjudicating officer

(2008) 150 DLT 769 · Delhi High Court

Hosting of unlawful content can attract IT Act liability, subject to knowledge and due-diligence defences.

2016 SCC OnLine Del 6382 · Delhi High Court

An intermediary that has actual knowledge of infringement must act; mere general awareness is not enough to lose safe harbour.