Under Section 66D of the Information Technology Act 2000, what is the penalty…
2018
Under Section 66D of the Information Technology Act 2000, what is the penalty for "Cheating by impersonation using computer resource" (that is, cheating by pretending to be some other person or by substituting one person for another) offence?
- A.
Imprisonment up to three years or/and fine up to ₹ 300,000
- B.
Imprisonment up to three years or/and with fine up to ₹ 500,000
- C.
Imprisonment up to one year or/and fine up to ₹ 100,000
- D.
Imprisonment up to three years or/and fine up to ₹ 100,000
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Correct answer: D
Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals specifically with "punishment for cheating by personation by using computer resource."
According to the law, anyone who cheats by pretending to be someone else or by substituting one person for another using a communication device or computer resource 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 one lakh rupees (₹ 100,000).