This section deals with the punishment for cheating by personation using computer resources. It means pretending to be someone else online to commit fraud or cause harm.
Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees.
If someone creates a fake social media profile of another person and uses it to ask for money from their friends, they could be charged under this section.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
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📚 Act Reference: Income Tax Act, 2025
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