Mera Samvidhaan All of Information Technology Act, 2000

Chapter XI · Offences

66CPunishment for identity theft.

Section 66C · Chapter XI · page 24 of the Act

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.

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