ई-स्वाक्षरी / इलेक्ट्रॉनिक स्वाक्षरी — मराठी (Marathi definition)
ई-स्वाक्षरी ही एक डिजिटल स्वाक्षरी आहे जी एखाद्या व्यक्तीला दस्तऐवजावर इलेक्ट्रॉनिकरित्या संमती देण्याची परवानगी देते. भारतात आधार-आधारित ई-स्वाक्षरी माहिती तंत्रज्ञान कायदा, 2000 अंतर्गत हस्तलिखित स्वाक्षरीच्या समतुल्य वैध आहे.
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.