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| Section | Subject | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
| 2(i) | Definition: Computer — electronic data-processing device | — |
| 2(o) | Definition: Data — formalised information representation | — |
| 2(t) | Definition: Electronic record — electronically generated/stored data | — |
| 2(y) | Definition: Private area — genitals, buttocks, female breast | — |
| Enacted | 9 June 2000; In force 17 October 2000 | — |
| 2008 Amendment | Added 66A–66F, 69A, 69B, 70B, 72A; effective 2009 | — |
| Section 65 | Source code tampering | 3 yrs / ₹2L |
| Section 66 | Computer-related offences (hacking, data theft, DDoS) | 3 yrs / ₹5L |
| Section 66A | Offensive messages — STRUCK DOWN (Shreya Singhal, 2015) | Void |
| Section 66B | Receiving stolen computer resource | 3 yrs / ₹1L |
| Section 66C | Identity theft | 3 yrs / ₹1L |
| Section 66D | Cheating by impersonation using computer | 3 yrs / ₹1L |
| Section 66E | Violation of privacy (private area imaging) | 3 yrs / ₹2L |
| Section 66F | Cyber terrorism | Life imprisonment |
| Section 67 | Obscene electronic content | 3/5 yrs; ₹5/10L |
| Section 67A | Sexually explicit electronic material | 5/7 yrs; ₹10L |
| Section 67B | Child pornography | 5/7 yrs; ₹10L; cognizable, non-bailable |
| Section 69 | Government interception/monitoring/decryption | Non-compliance: 7 yrs |
| Section 69A | Website/content blocking | Non-compliance: 7 yrs |
| Section 70 | Protected systems (nuclear, defence, banking) | Unauth. access: 10 yrs |
| Section 71 | Misrepresentation for digital certificate | 2 yrs / ₹1L |
| Section 72 | Breach of confidentiality by authorised accessor | 2 yrs / ₹1L |
| Section 72A | Breach of confidentiality in lawful contract | 3 yrs / ₹5L |
| Section 78 | Investigation by Inspector-rank police or above | — |