This was Nepal's first cyber law. Cyber crimes were dealt with under the Country's criminal code before this law came into force. Since the cases of cyber crime increased, it became necessary to enact a separate law.
Explanation:
The ordinance " is popularly known as the cyber law of Nepal. The government of Nepal had passed this law on 30th Bhadra 2061 B.S. ( 15th September 2004 ). Electronic transactions act, 2063 was passed by the government in 2008 A.D. (2063 B.S.).
The Electronic Transaction Act, 2063 is Nepal's first cyber law. It was created in response to the growing usage of the internet in Nepal