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Section 2 — Definitions

From: The Information Technology Act, 2000

2. Definitions .

(1)In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
(a)“access ” with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means gaining entry into, instructing or communicating with the logical, arithmetical , or memory function resources of a computer, computer system or computer network;
(b)“addressee ” means a person who is intended by the originator to receive the electronic record but does not inc lude any intermediary;
(c)“adjudicating officer ” means an adjudicating officer appointed under sub -section ( 1) of