Section 78: Power to investigate offences

THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 AmendmentUnion territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 21 of 2000

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), a police officer not below the rank of 2 [Inspector] shall investigate any offence under this Act.

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Act	THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 Amendment
Section	78
Marginal note	Power to investigate offences
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Chandigarh
Status	In force as published by the source

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