Section 78 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 – Power to investigate offences

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Section 78: Power to investigate offences

Power to investigate offences.–Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), a police officer not below the rank of Inspector shall investigate any offence under this Act.

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