GK
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000
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Question
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What is the penalty for destroying computer source code?
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Three year imprisonment or 3 lakh rupees penalty or both
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Two year imprisonment or 2 lakh rupees penalty or both
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Three year imprisonment or 5 lakh rupees penalty or both
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Three year imprisonment or 2 lakh rupees penalty or both
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Held: The court held that Tampering with Source code are punishable with three years jail and or two lakh rupees fine of rupees two lakh rupees for altering, concealing and destroying the source code.
Detailed explanation-2: -he shall be liable to pay damages by way of compensation not exceeding one crore rupees to the person so affected.
Detailed explanation-3: -The penalty for such acts is imprisonment and fines up to 2 years and Rs. 2000, respectively. The punishment for any of the above crimes may be up to five years of imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs. 5000 for repeat (second-time) offenders.
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