Section 66 of ITA, 2000 : Section 66: Computer Related Offences

Bare Act

66 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 - For the purposes of this section, -

• (a) the word "dishonestly" shall have the meaning assigned to it in section 24 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860);
• (b) the word "fraudulently" shall have the meaning assigned to it in section 25 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

Simplified Act

Simplified Explanation of Section 66 - Computer Related Offences: If a person intentionally or with intent to deceive, does something illegal as described in section 43 of this law, they can be sent to jail for up to three years and/or fined up to five lakh rupees (500,000 rupees). Clarifications:

• (a) The term "dishonestly" means the same as in section 24 of the Indian Penal Code, which generally refers...

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where Mr. A, a skilled hacker, breaks into the secure server of a financial institution, XYZ Bank, and transfers a substantial amount of money to his personal account. He does this act with the intention of causing wrongful loss to the bank and wrongful gain to himself. This act is done dishonestly and fraudulently, thereby violating the provisions of section 43 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

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