Electronic signature reliability enables authentication of electronic records only through reliable, prescribed techniques with detectable alterations.

Electronic signatures may authenticate electronic records where the technique is reliable and specified in the Second Schedule. Reliability requires uniquely linked signature-creation or authentication data, exclusive control by the relevant signatory or authenticator at signing, and detectability of later alterations to the signature and authenticated information. The Central Government may prescribe verification procedures and, by Official Gazette notification, add or omit reliable techniques and related procedures in the Second Schedule; each notification must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.

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