Corporate Liability : Information Technology Act MCQ Practice Questions & Answers (Telugu)

Information Technology ActEasyCorporate Liability

An officer of a company shall not be liable to punishment for contravention of any provision of the Information Technology Act, 2000, if he proves that:

He had no knowledge of the provisions of the Act

The person affected was also involved in similar activities

The contravention took place without his knowledge or he exercised all due diligence to prevent it

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

Section 85 of the IT Act, 2000 provides that a company officer is not liable to punishment if they prove the contravention occurred without their knowledge or that they took all reasonable steps to prevent it. However, if a director, manager, or officer is responsible through consent, connivance, or gross negligence, they are liable to punishment.

Corporate Liability in Information Technology Act : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

Corporate Liability in Information Technology Act : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations