Section 10A of ITA, 2000 : Section 10A: Validity Of Contracts Formed Through Electronic Means
The Information Technology Act, 2000
Bare Act
- CHAPTER III: ELECTRONIC GOVERNANCE
10A Validity of contracts formed through electronic means - Where in a contract formation, the communication of proposals, the acceptance of proposals, the revocation of proposals and acceptances, as the case may be, are expressed in electronic form or by means of an electronic record, such contract shall not be deemed to be unenforceable solely on the ground that such electronic form or means was used for that purpose.
Simplified Act
Simplified Explanation of Section 10A - Contracts and Electronic Communication: If you make a deal or sign a contract using digital messages or records (like emails or online forms), that dea...
Explanation using Example
Let's imagine a scenario where John, an online furniture retailer, and Jane, a customer, engage in a transaction. Jane selects a dining table from John's online store, adds it to her cart, and proceeds to checkout. She receives an electronic invoice, makes the payment, and receives an electronic receipt. Later, Jane decides to sue John, claiming that the contract is unenforcea...