ई-हस्ताक्षर / इलेक्ट्रॉनिक हस्ताक्षर — हिंदी (Hindi definition)
ई-हस्ताक्षर एक डिजिटल हस्ताक्षर है जो किसी व्यक्ति को किसी दस्तावेज़ पर इलेक्ट्रॉनिक रूप से सहमति देने की अनुमति देता है। भारत में आधार-आधारित ई-हस्ताक्षर सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी अधिनियम, 2000 के तहत हस्तलिखित हस्ताक्षर के बराबर वैध है।
English 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.