IT Act · X — 3[APPELLATE TRIBUNAL]

Section 52D. Decision by majority

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

52D. Decision by majority. -If the Members of a Bench consisting of two Members differ in opinion on any point, they shall state the point or points on which they differ, and make a reference to the Chairperson of the[1] [Appellate Tribunal] who shall hear the point or points himself and such point or 1. Subs. by Act 7 of 2017, s. 169, for "Cyber Appellate Tribunal" (w.e.f. 26-5-2017) 2. Ins. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 23 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009). 3. Subs. by Act 7 of 2017, s. 169, for Chapter heading (w.e.f. 26-5-2017). 4. Subs. by s. 169, ibid ., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 26-5-2017). 5. Subs. by s, 169, ibid ., for "shall also specify, in the notification referred to in sub-section (1)" (w.e.f. 26-5-2017). points shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority of the Members who have heard the case, including those who first heard it.]

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 7 of 2017, s. 169

    In force from 26 May 2017

    Earlier wording: “Cyber Appellate Tribunal”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 7 of 2017, s. 169, for "Cyber Appellate Tribunal" (w.e.f. 26-5-2017)