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Information Technology Act, 2000

Section 66: Computer Related Offences (Substituted vide ITAA 2008)

If any person, dishonestly, or fraudulently, does any act referred to in section 43, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two three years or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both.

Explanation: For the purpose of this section,- a) the word "dishonestly" shall have the meaning assigned to it in section 24 of the Indian Penal Code;

b) the word "fraudulently" shall have the meaning assigned to it in section 25 of the

Indian Penal Code.

Source: official text of the Information Technology Act, 2000.