# IT Act 2000, Section 73

- Act: IT Act 2000 (Act 21 of 2000)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/it-act-2000/section/73/

## Text

Penalty for publishing Digital Signature Certificate false in certain particulars. (1) No person shall publish a Digital Signature Certificate or otherwise make it available to any other person with the knowledge that- (a) the Certifying Authority listed in the certificate has not issued it; or (b) the subscriber listed in the certificate has not accepted it; or (c) the certificate has been revoked or suspended, unless such publication is for the purpose of verifying a digital signature created prior to such suspension or revocation. (2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both. SEC. 1]

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