Cyber Appellate Tribunal

(Sections 48–64 — context)

• Established to hear appeals against orders of Controller of Certifying Authorities and Adjudicating Officers
• Presided by a Presiding Officer (qualified as High Court judge)
• Civil Court powers; decisions appealable to High Court
• Adjudicating Officers (appointed under Section 46) handle civil disputes under the IT Act (compensation claims under Section 43)