Section 79 of ITA, 2000 : Section 79: Exemption From Liability Of Intermediary In Certain Cases
ITA, 2000
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Explanation using Example
Let's consider a hypothetical scenario where John posts defamatory content about Robert on a social media platform, Facebook. Facebook, in this case, is the intermediary. According to Section 79 of The Information Technology Act, 2000, Facebook is not liable for the defamatory content posted by John, as it is merely providing a platform (communication system) for users to express their views.
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