IT Act66C
IT Act Section 66C: Punishment for identity theft
Ch XI · Offences
Gazette p.24
Punishment 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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Verbatim · IT Act66C. 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.
Cite as: Section 66C, Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act No. 21 of 2000)