Definition
An eSign (electronic signature) is a digital substitute for a handwritten signature that allows a person to consent to a document electronically. eSigns range from a typed name (simple) to a cryptographically-bound qualified signature backed by a trust service provider.
Indian legal context
Under India's Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 3A), Aadhaar-based eSign delivered by a licensed eSign Service Provider (ESP) is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature for most contracts. eSigns delivered by EU-listed Qualified Trust Service Providers (such as Certyneo) carry the same effect for cross-border contracts with European counterparts.
eSign in Indian languages
| Language | Term | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| हिंदी (Hindi) | ई-हस्ताक्षर / इलेक्ट्रॉनिक हस्ताक्षर | Full Hindi definition → |
| తెలుగు (Telugu) | ఇ-సంతకం / ఎలక్ట్రానిక్ సంతకం | Full Telugu definition → |
| தமிழ் (Tamil) | இ-கையொப்பம் / மின்னணு கையொப்பம் | Full Tamil definition → |
| বাংলা (Bengali) | ই-স্বাক্ষর / ইলেকট্রনিক স্বাক্ষর | Full Bengali definition → |
| मराठी (Marathi) | ई-स्वाक्षरी / इलेक्ट्रॉनिक स्वाक्षरी | Full Marathi definition → |
| മലയാളം (Malayalam) | ഇ-ഒപ്പ് / ഇലക്ട്രോണിക് ഒപ്പ് | Full Malayalam definition → |