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Which statement about court cognizance of offences relating to non-compliance with CERT-In's calls for information or directions is correct under the IT Act, 2000?

Under section 70B(8), no court takes cognizance of an offence under that section except on a complaint made by an officer authorised by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team. Private complaints or suo motu cognizance are not allowed.

  1. AAny person may file a complaint and the court must take cognizance
  2. BA court takes cognizance only on a complaint made by an officer authorised by the Indian Computer Emergency Response TeamCorrect
  3. CCognizance can be taken only on a complaint by the intermediary's auditor
  4. DCognizance can be taken suo motu by any magistrate without a complaint

Explanation

Section 70B(8) bars cognizance of any offence under that section except on a complaint by an officer authorised by CERT-In. Private complaints or suo motu cognizance are therefore not permitted.

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