Section 66D, IT Act 2000 [S10-41G]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 17 October 2000.
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 Rs 1 lakh.
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computer: Section 2, IT Act 2000 [S103YQ] ((1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "computer" means any electronic, magnetic, optical or other high-speed data processing device or system which performs logical, arithmetic and memory functions, and includes all input, output, processing, storage, software or communication facilities connected or related to it [...]
computer resource: Section 2(1)(k), IT Act 2000: "computer resource" means computer, computer system, computer network, data, computer data base or software;
year: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "year" shall mean a year reckoned according to the British calendar
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