# The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000, Section 56: Penalty for infringement of layout-design

- Act: The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (Act 37 of 2000)
- In force from: 2004-05-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/semiconductor-integrated-circuits-layout-design-act-2000/section/56/

## Text

Any person who contravenes knowingly and wilfully any of the provisions of section 18 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees, or with both.

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