Lexis Nexis’s The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Bare Act) by Universal – 2026 Edition.

The “Cyber Law Bible”: From Data Privacy to Online Gaming.

The Information Technology Act, 2000 is the backbone of India’s digital economy. But in the last two years, the legal landscape has shifted significantly. Universal’s 2026 Bare Act is the only resource that captures this entire evolution. It is not just a bare act; it is a complete compliance library that integrates the core IT Act with the massive changes brought by the Jan Vishwas Act and the DPDP Act.

Why is the 2026 Edition Worth ₹ 510? If you are using an older edition, you are missing the three biggest pillars of modern digital law. This 2026 edition explicitly covers:

1. Decriminalization: The shift from jail terms to penalties.

2. Data Protection: The new privacy regime.

3. Online Gaming: The brand new regulatory framework.

Key Features & Critical Updates

• The “Jan Vishwas” Amendment (2023):

  • Updated with the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (w.e.f. 30-11-2023).

  • Impact: Many technical offenses under the IT Act have been “decriminalized.” This book clearly marks which sections now attract only monetary penalties instead of imprisonment—crucial for corporate compliance.

• Data Protection Integration:

  • Includes the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

  • This new Act overrides several sections of the old IT Act (like Section 43A). This book is essential for understanding the new obligations regarding “Data Fiduciaries” and “Consent Managers.”

• Online Gaming Laws (Exclusive):

  • Contains “The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025”.

  • With the explosion of Real Money Gaming (RMG) apps, this is the most requested statute by startups and gaming lawyers.

• Social Media & Intermediary Rules:

  • Full text of the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules, 2021.

  • Essential for understanding the liability of platforms (like WhatsApp/Facebook) and the “Safe Harbor” provisions.

Who is this Book For?

• Cyber Law Practitioners: The definitive reference for arguing bail in cybercrime cases (Sections 66, 67, 67A).

• Corporate Compliance Officers: Mandatory for tech companies to navigate the “Grievance Officer” and “Data Localization” requirements.

• Gaming Companies: The only book that combines the IT Act with the new 2025 Gaming Regulations.

• Law Students: Covers the complete syllabus for “Cyber Law & Crimes” and “Intellectual Property in Cyberspace.”

Details

• Binding : Softcover
• Publisher : Lexis Nexis
• Author : Universal
• Edition : 2026
• Language : English
• ISBN-10 : 9999999999I10
• ISBN-13 : 9999999999I10