1.
A police officer empowered to investigate cybercrime as per Section 78 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 must not be below the rank of:
A
Sub Inspector
B
Inspector
C
Deputy Superintendent of Police
D
Superintendent of Police
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: B — Inspector
Section 78 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with power to investigate offences. It states that, notwithstanding anything in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a police officer not below the rank of Inspector shall investigate any offence under this Act.
