Types of cyber crimes and offences mentioned in The IT Act,2000
There are 22 sections and 31 instances (i.e section 66 actually is applicable for ten different crimes mentioned in section 43) of offences and cyber crimes provisioned in the IT Act,2000 . Some sections are Non- Bailable too and one section 66F is a grievous offence having provision of punishment of imprisonment for life. The table below shows the offence and penalties against all the mentioned sections of the IT Act,2000 Section Offence Punishment Bailable and Cognizable 65 Tampering with Computer Source Code Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to Rs 2 lakhs Offence is Bailable, Cognizable and triable by Court of JMFC. 66 Computer Related Offences i.e All 10 offences mentioned in Section 43 Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to Rs 5 lakhs Offences are Bailable, Cognizable and triable by Court of JMFC. 66-A Sending offensive messages through communication services, etc... Section is removed Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine in Shreya Singhals Case Offence is Bailable, Cog...