September 12, 2026

Section 81. Act to have overriding effect – Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter XIII – Miscellaneous
Information Technology Act, 2000

81. Act to have overriding effect

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force.

Provided that nothing contained in this Act shall restrict any person from exercising any right conferred under the Copyright Act, 1957 (14 of 1957) or the Patents Act, 1970 (39 of 1970).