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FAQ on sections in IT Act on
which a personal can be
charged upon
The Information Technology Act, 2000 is an act of the Indian Parliament (No. 21 of 2000) that seeks to provide legal
recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic
communication, commonly referred to as "electronic commerce", which involves the use of alternatives to paper-based
methods of communication and storage of documents. l that is intended to incite violence or hatred, or that is likely to
cause fear or alarm, through electronic means.

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Cyberstalking: This refers to the use of electronic means to harass or
intimidate someone, such as sending repeated threatening messages
or posting personal information online without consent.
Identity theft: This refers to the unauthorized use of another person's
personal information, such as their name, address, or credit card
details, for fraudulent purposes.
Cheating by personation using computer resource: This refers to the
use of a computer or other electronic device to impersonate
someone else, with the intention of defrauding or misleading others.

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• The act applies to the whole of India, and it extends to the whole of
India.
Under the act, a person can be charged with an offense if they
commit any of the following actions:
Tampering with computer source documents: This refers to altering or
destroying computer source documents, with the intention to cause
damage or to conceal any wrongdoing.

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• Damage to computer, computer system, etc: This refers to any action
that causes damage to a computer, computer system, or computer
network, with the intention to cause harm or disruption.

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• Misuse of encryption: This refers to the unauthorized use of
encryption technology, or the possession or distribution of encryption
software without a valid license.
Publication for fraudulent purpose: This refers to the distribution of
false or misleading information through electronic means, with the
intention of defrauding or misleading others.
It is important to note that these offenses are punishable under the
act, and a person found guilty of any of these actions can be
imprisoned and/or fined.