TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted2000

Information Technology Act, 2000 Section 66C

Punishment for Identity Theft.

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1[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 with may extend to rupees one lakh Rupees.]

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1. Inserted vide Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008.