IT Act 66DChapter XI · Offences
Section 66D · Punishment for cheating by personation by using computer resource
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Whoever, by means of
any communication device or computer resource cheats by personation, 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 one lakh rupees.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 3 years, fine up to Rs 100000
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
Under this Act's own provision
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