IT Act71
IT Act Section 71: Penalty for misrepresentation
Ch XI · Offences
Gazette p.28
Punishment punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both
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Verbatim · IT Act71. Penalty for misrepresentation. –Whoever makes any misrepresentation to, or suppresses any material fact from the Controller or the Certifying Authority for obtaining any licence or [electronic signature] Certificate, as the case may be, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.
Cite as: Section 71, Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act No. 21 of 2000)