73. Penalty for publishing electronic signature Certificate false in certain particulars
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the certificate has been revoked or suspended, unless such publication is for the purpose of verifying a [electronic signature] created prior to such suspension or revocation.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.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 27-10-2009 Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 38, for section 77 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).