Publication for fraudulent purpose
Section 74 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with publication for fraudulent purpose. Whoever knowingly creates, publishes or otherwise makes available a [electronic signature] Certificate for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose 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. The Act came into force on 17 Oct 2000.
Whoever knowingly creates, publishes or otherwise makes available a 1 [electronic signature] Certificate for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose 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.
Section 74, The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Act 21 of 2000).
Questions about Section 74
What does Section 74 of the Information Technology Act deal with?
Section 74 of the Information Technology Act is headed "Publication for fraudulent purpose". Whoever knowingly creates, publishes or otherwise makes available a [electronic signature] Certificate for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose 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.
How do I find court cases under Section 74 of the Information Technology Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: IT Act 74, section 74 IT Act, section 74 of the Information Technology Act. People searching for it also type income tax act section 74. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 74 of the Information Technology Act come into force?
Section 74 of the Information Technology Act, cited as IT Act 74, came into force on 17 Oct 2000, having been enacted on 09 Jun 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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