Information Technology Act
Information Technology Act
XI · Section 71

Penalty for misrepresentation

Synced on 05 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever makes any misrepresentation to, or suppresses any material fact from the Controller or the Certifying Authority for obtaining any licence or 2[electronic signature] Certificate, as the case may be, 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.

Judgments on Section 71