Whoever, by means of any communication device or computer resource cheats by personation, 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 one lakh rupees.
Section 66D: Punishment for cheating by personation by using computer resource.
The Information Technology Act, 2000Central Act · Act 21 of 2000
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Information Technology Act, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section | 66D |
| Marginal note | Punishment for cheating by personation by using computer resource. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 36 |
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