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Section 66C IT Act — Punishment for identity theft

The Information Technology Act, 2000 · Official PDF page 26

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66C. Punishment for identity theft .–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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