73. Penalty for publishing electronic signature certificate false in certain particulars

Section 73. Penalty for publishing electronic signature certificate false in certain particulars

(1) No person shall publish a Electronic 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(c) the certificate has been revoked or suspended, unless such publication is for the purpose of verifying a digital signature created prior to such suspension or revocation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.

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