Navigating Jurisdiction In E-Contracts: Legal Challenges In Cyberspace
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 2
- 1 min read
Droana Kanaujia, Legal Administration Services – EisnerAmper India | (Lawyer)
ABSTRACT
With the development in technology and inventions in tech world there has been increasing need of laws to govern that whole different world. Technology has made our lives easier in every aspect, it has given us the ease of doing all our tasks, i.e., from daily tasks to professional tasks. Technology is not just a part of entertainment, but it is now a huge part of business world. Cyber law was not a common word as it is today. The impact of this drastic technological change has brought a new wave of e-commerce, and this has led to the introduction of e-contracts. Today the need of pen and paper has reduced and the need of electronic systems is increased. Online contracts or e-contracts are replacing the traditional contracts and this change urged to bring in the laws governing the issues revolving around e-contracts. The major issue about the e-contracts and its enforceability is the jurisdiction in case of any conflict. Therefore, it is important to understand the significance of jurisdiction and its current position in cyber laws.
Keywords: e-contracts, cyber laws, jurisdiction, cyber space.
