Monday, October 23, 2006

Misconceptions on ITA-2000 Amendments..Continue

A few days back, we had brought to the notice of the public, an article in Times of India which had tried to build a case for the early passage of the proposed amendments arguing that it would benefit the handling of Cyber Crimes. We had at that time pointed out that this was a misconception and the proposed amended act will actually dilute the current act. Now an article has appeared in Indian Express which expresses similar sentiments.
It is our considered opinion that the proposed amendments, if not substantially modified will be a fraud on the digital society in India. The worst suffers would be IT Companies and Women. Journalists need to understand the implications of the amendments before hailing the amendments based on the views of persons with vested interests. In this process, they are becoming pawns in the hands of these interests and would be responsible for the fraud on the community if the proposed amendments follow the expert committee's recommendations. ..Detailed Article