Information Technology Act Section 74 — Publication for fraudulent purpose

CHAPTER XI OFFENCES

Cyber Law

Summary

Whoever knowingly creates, publishes, or otherwise makes available an electronic signature certificate for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine of up to one lakh rupees, or both.

Official Text

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.