IT Act · XIII — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 84. Protection of action taken in good faith

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

84. Protection of action taken in good faith. -No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, the State Government, the Controller or any person acting on behalf of 1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 41, for "Deputy Superintendent of Police" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009). 2. Ins. by s. 42, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-10-2009). 3. Ins. by Act 55 of 2002, s. 13 (w.e.f. 26-2-2003). 4. Subs. by 7 of 2017, s. 169, for section 82 (w.e.f. 26-5-2017). him,[1] [and adjudicating officers] for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or any rule, regulation or order made thereunder. 2 [84A. Modes or methods for encryption. -The Central Government may, for secure use of the electronic medium and for promotion of e-governance and e-commerce, prescribe the modes or methods for encryption.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 10 of 2009, s. 41

    In force from 27 Oct 2009

    Earlier wording: “Deputy Superintendent of Police”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 41, for "Deputy Superintendent of Police" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

  2. inserted by Act 10 of 2009, s. 42

    In force from 27 Oct 2009

    Footnote: 2. Ins. by s. 42, ibid. (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).