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CHAPTER XI OFFENCES

Section 74: Publication for fraudulent purpose

The Information Technology Act, 2000

Whoever knowingly creates, publishes or otherwise makes available a 1[electronic signature] Certificate for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose 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.

Footnotes in the official text

  1. 1.Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 2, for “digital signature” (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

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