Section 37: Suspension Of Digital Signature Certificate | The Information Technology Act, 2000

(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the Certifying Authority which has issued a Digital Signature Certificate may suspend such Digital Signature Certificate, -

1. on receipt of a request to that effect from -
   1. the subscriber listed in the Digital Signature Certificate; or
   2. any person duly authorised to act on behalf of that subscriber;
2. if it is of opinion that the Digital Signature Certificate should be suspended in public interest.

(2) A Digital Signature Certificate shall not be suspended for a period exceeding fifteen days unless the subscriber has been given an opportunity of being heard in the matter.

(3) On suspension of a Digital Signature Certificate under this section, the Certifying Authority shall communicate the same to the subscriber.