Section 66C of ITA, 2000 : Section 66C: Punishment For Identity Theft
The Information Technology Act, 2000
Bare Act
- CHAPTER XI: OFFENCES
Whoever, fraudulently or dishonestly make use of the electronic signature, password or any other unique identification feature of any other person, 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 rupees one lakh.
Simplified Act
If someone uses another person's electronic signature, password, or any unique ID feature on purpose to deceive or cheat, they could go to jail for up to three years. They might also have to pay a fine of up to one lakh rupees.
Explanation using Example
Let's say John is an online banking user. One day, his friend, Mark, who has knowledge of John's login credentials, decides to use them without John's consent. Mark logs into John's online banking account and makes a fraudulent transaction. In this case, Mark has fraudulently made use of John's electronic signature (his login credentials) which is a unique ...