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(a)
by creating hash result by the use of hash function
by means of software contained in one’s computer,
and
(b)
by creating a digital signature from the result under
Clause (a) by the use of private key of the person
affixing the digital signature by means of software.
(2) Any electronic record certified by digital signature created
under Sub-rule (1) and the digital signature certifying such record shall
be deemed to be a legally recognized electronic record and digital
signature.
4.
Verification of Digital Signature: While verifying any electronic
record or information certified through the digital signature under Rule 3
by creating a new digital signature having used public key by means of
hash function, the digital signature contained in such electronic record or
information, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be of originator’s
electronic record or information if the verifying software verifies the
digital signature by showing the following conditions:
(a)
If such digital signature corresponds to the digital signature
created after tallying with the public key of the person affixing
the digital signature.
(b)
If the hash result extracted by means of public key by the
verifier and the original hash result extracted from the digital
signature contained in the electronic record are identical.
5.
Secured Electronic Signature and Record: (1) if the result under
Clauses (a) and (b) of Rule 4 is generated, while testing and verifying
any digital signature created under Rule 3, then such a digital signature
shall be deemed to be a secured digital signature.
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