Information Technology Act Section 81 — Act to have overriding effect

Summary

This Act will apply even if some other law that is currently in force has rules that conflict with it. In such a situation, the provisions of this Act will win over the other law.

However, this Act does not stop anyone from exercising any right given to them under the Copyright Act, 1957 or the Patents Act, 1970. Those rights remain unaffected.

Official Text

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force. 2[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).] 3

Related Judgments

• DEEPTI KAPUR vs KUNAL JULKA — Delhi High Court (2020)
• SASIKALA PUSHPA vs FACEBOOK INDIA & ORS — Delhi High Court (2019)
• MYSPACE INC. vs SUPER CASSETTES INDUSTRIES LTD — Delhi High Court (2016)
• Dr. Rashmi Saluja vs State of Maharashtra & Anr., }, WITH, WRIT PETITION NO. 2254 OF — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2026)