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Section 66C: Punishment for identity theft

THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 AmendmentUnion territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 21 of 2000

Whoever, fraudulently or dishonestly make use of the electronic signature, password or any other unique identification feature of any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to rupees one lakh.

1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 31, for “penalty” (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

2. Subs. by s. 31, ibid., for “penalty imposed” (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

3. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for “Digital Signature” (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

4. Subs. by s. 32, ibid., for sections 66 and 67 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

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Where this provision sits

ActTHE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 Amendment
Section66C
Marginal notePunishment for identity theft
JurisdictionUnion territory of Chandigarh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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