73. Penalty for publishing 1[electronic signature] Certificate false in certain particulars.--(1) No person shall publish a 1[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(c) the certificate has been revoked or suspended,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 1[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.

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Footnote -

1.Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 38, for section 77 (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).