What is the legal framework for digitally signed documents?
Ans: Government has enacted the IT Act 2000 with an aim to provide a legal and regulatory framework for promotion of e-Commerce and e-Governance. The Act contains the provisions with regard to Legal recognition of digital signatures, security procedure for electronic records and digital signature, appointment of Certifying Authorities and Controller of Certifying Authorities, Issue of license to Certifying Authorities to issue digital signature certificates, etc. among other legislative provisions.