Lexis Nexis’s Information Technology Law and Practice- Cyber Laws and Laws Relating to E-commerce, Privacy, Social Media, Online Child Sexual Abuse, Freedom of Speech and Expression by Vakul Sharma – 9th Edition 2025.

Information Technology Law and Practice has been in continuous publication for more than 20 years, serving as a premier reference guide that captures the entire evolutionary journey of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Authored by Vakul Sharma and Seema Sharma, this 9th Edition (2025) is an absolute treasure trove for navigating cyber law, data privacy, social media regulations, and e-governance. It is designed to be highly accessible to both seasoned legal professionals and tech entrepreneurs building digital enterprises.

E-Commerce Infrastructure & DPDP Compliance

For enterprises operating large-scale WooCommerce databases or launching corporate digital platforms, navigating the legalities of user data is just as critical as the technical infrastructure. This edition directly addresses these modern challenges:

• Data Privacy: Provides in-depth, early analysis and the author’s critical comments on the latest draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025.

• Digital Transactions: Exhaustively covers the legal frameworks surrounding e-commerce operations, digital signatures, and platform liability.

• Emerging Tech Law: Discusses novel, highly relevant concepts like emoji contracts, virtual SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) setups, and comparative analyses across different international jurisdictions.

Integration with New Criminal Codes

The 2025 edition heavily highlights the statutory advancements brought in by the newly enacted criminal codes. It details how the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) intersect with the Information Technology Act, specifically regarding the admissibility of electronic evidence and the prosecution of cybercrimes. It also strategically retains the legacy chapters dedicated to the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Indian Penal Code, 1860, to aid in transitional litigation.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Tech Entrepreneurs & E-Commerce Administrators: A mandatory compliance guide for anyone handling user data, securing online payments, or managing digital consumer platforms.

• Cyber Law Practitioners & Advocates: The ultimate desktop reference for litigating cases involving electronic evidence, platform liability, and data breaches.

• Law Students & CS Professionals: A heavily utilized academic syllabus text featuring concept notes, illustrations, and diagrams for better comprehension of complex digital laws.

About the Authors

Vakul Sharma & Seema Sharma

Vakul Sharma is a prominent Indian legal expert, author, and Supreme Court advocate specializing in cyber law, data protection, and information technology legislation. Widely recognized for bridging the gap between rapidly advancing digital technologies and Indian jurisprudence, he regularly advises corporations and government entities on data compliance. His co-author, Seema Sharma, brings extensive academic rigor to the text, ensuring this definitive title remains the gold standard in tech-law publishing for over two decades.

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