DPDP reference
Section 35: Protection of action taken in good faith
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding lies against the Central Government, the Board, its Chairperson, Members, officers or employees for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act or Rules.
- Applies to
- The Central Government and the Board.
- Starts
- 13 Nov 2025, in force (G.S.R. 843(E), item (a)).
- Penalty
- None of its own. This section sets out how the law works and places no duty on a business.
- Source
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (22 of 2023), section 35; G.S.R. 843(E), commencement
Questions
Can the Board be sued for its decisions?
Not for things done or intended to be done in good faith under the Act (s.35). A person aggrieved by an order may appeal under s.29.
Related
- Section 25: Members and officers to be public servants
- Section 39: Bar of jurisdiction
- Section 18: Establishment of Board
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