Indian law section guides
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IT Act Section 66C: Identity Theft and Punishment
Section 66C of the Information Technology Act, 2000 addresses fraudulent or dishonest use of another person's electronic signature, password or other unique identification feature. It provides imprisonment up to three years and liability to a fine up to ₹1 lakh. A lost password or suspicious message alone does not establish every element of the offence.
IT Act Section 66D: Online Personation and Cheating
Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 concerns cheating by personation through a communication device or computer resource. It provides imprisonment up to three years and liability to a fine up to ₹1 lakh. A fake profile, a failed delivery or a contractual disagreement does not by itself prove this offence.
BSA Section 63: Electronic Records & Certificates
Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 sets conditions for admitting computer outputs as electronic evidence. Subsection (4) addresses the certificate accompanying the record at each submission for admission. Read the section with the statutory Schedule; a screenshot or an AI-generated certificate alone does not establish admissibility.