Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Computer related offences
If any person, dishonestly or fraudulently, does any act referred to in section 43, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both.
Explanation
This section deals with online cheating by pretending to be someone else.If a person uses a computer, mobile phone, or the internet to impersonate another person and cheat someone, it is punishable.The focus is on deceiving someone to gain wrongful advantage through digital means.
Penalty
- Imprisonment up to 3 years
- Fine up to ₹3,00,000
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