GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following punishment is mentioned in which section of IT Act 2000 ‘3 years of imprisonment and/or 5 lakh repees penalty for first conviction & 5 years of imprisonment and/or 10 lakh rupees penalt
A
Section 67
B
Section 66
C
Section 65
D
Section 64
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The act of data theft or the offence stated in Section 43 if done dishonestly or fraudulently becomes a punishable offence under this Section and attracts imprisonment upto three years or a fine of five lakh rupees or both.

Detailed explanation-2: -(3) Any person who secures access or attempts to secure access to a protected system in contravention of the provisions of this section shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Penalties: Section 65 is tried by any magistrate. This is cognizable and non-bailable offence. Fine: Two lakh rupees. Facts: In this case it was declared that the FRIENDS application software as protected system.

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