Electronic Signatures in India
Fully compliant with the Information Technology Act 2000
Legal Framework
Section 3A recognizes electronic signatures, Section 5 gives them legal validity equivalent to handwritten signatures
Defines electronic signature as authentication of electronic records using asymmetric cryptography or other prescribed techniques
Licensed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities under the IT Act to issue digital signature certificates
Section 65B recognizes electronic records as admissible evidence in court
Key Requirements
Electronic signatures must be authenticated using a method prescribed by the Central Government
Signer identity must be verifiable and linked to the electronic signature
Audit trail documenting the signing process must be maintained
Documents must be tamper-evident with integrity verification
Biometric verification adds an extra layer of identity assurance recognized by Indian courts
How Inscriben Helps
Military-grade encryption exceeds Indian IT Act security requirements for electronic records
Cryptographic hash ensures document integrity and tamper detection as required under Indian law
Dual-angle face capture provides robust identity verification aligned with Indian regulatory expectations
IP address, timestamp, geolocation, and user agent logging meets Indian Evidence Act requirements
REST API enables integration with Indian enterprise systems like Tally, Zoho, and custom applications