1.
Who of the following, on acting in good faith, is protected from prosecution under Section 84 of the Information Technology Act, 2000?
A
The Subscriber
B
The Controller
C
The Originator
D
All of the above
E
None of the above
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: B — The Controller
Section 84 of the IT Act, 2000 protects the Controller (and any person acting on their behalf) from suits or prosecution for actions taken in good faith under the Act. The protection also extends to the Central Government, State Government, Presiding Officer, adjudicating officers, and staff of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal — but not specifically to subscribers or originators.