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While electronic signatures are legal, anyone who wants to use one in court should be prepared to prove that there wasn't any tampering after the document was signed. If a judge finds any reason to doubt the authenticity of an e-signature, they may declare it inadmissible in court.

Factors required to make electronic signatures legally binding Intent to sign. Implied or express consent to sign electronically. Signature attribution. Protection of signature. Copies sent to the signer. Record retention. Opt-out clause.

Criteria for legally binding e-signatures: As with traditional pen-on-paper signatures, e-signatures require the signer to show their intention to sign an agreement electronically. This could be as simple as having the signer click on a clear ?Accept? button on a website or typing out their name.

The method used must be connected to an electronic communication. It must also be either as reliable as appropriate in the circumstances, or proven to be accurate. Identity could be shown by a typed name, a personal mark, a personal email, or use of an online ID verification method.

The e-signing laws in India state that the e-signatures must be linked to the person signing the document in the form of a government-issued digital ID. The signer must have complete control over the data used in the generation of the electronic signature by directly affixing their e-signatures to the document.

A signature on an electronic document is legal only if the document and clauses within are fully transparent and the signature is made with intent.

Electronic signatures are legally recognized in India and are provided for in the Information Technology Act, 2000 (?ITA?), the Indian Contract Act of 1872 (?ICA?) and the Electronic Signature or Electronic Authentication Technique and Procedure Rules, 2015 (?ESEATPR?).

I agree that my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature on this document. By selecting ?I agree? using any device, means, or action, I consent to the legally binding terms and conditions of this document.

Electronic signatures are not permitted to be used in executing wills or codicils, contracts relating to the alienation of immovable property, bills of exchange such as cheques, and long-term agreements for immovable property, which are in excess of ten years.