Navigating Cyber Crime Laws: Mapping Offenses and Penalties Part-2

18.	Fraudulent Use of Stolen Password	U/S 66C ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh, Section 66D ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh	Section 419, 420 IPC: 3 yrs or 7 yrs imprisonment or fine
19.	Misuse of Biometric Thumb Impression	U/S 66C ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh
20.	Misuse of Electronic/Digital Signature	U/S 66C ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh
21.	E-mail Spoofing	U/S 66C ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh, Sec. 465, 468 IPC	Section 465, 468 IPC: 2 yrs or 7 yrs imprisonment or fine or both
22.	Phishing E-mail Fraud	U/S 66D ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh, Section 419 IPC	Section 419 IPC: 3 yrs imprisonment or fine or both
23.	Bogus Websites, Cyber Frauds	U/S 66D ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh, Section 419 IPC	Section 419, 420 IPC: 3 yrs or 7 yrs imprisonment or fine or both
24.	Making a False Document	U/S 66D ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh, Section 465 IPC	Section 465 IPC: 2 yrs or fine or both
25.	Forgery for Purpose of Cheating	U/S 66D ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and a fine up to ₹1 lakh, Section 468 IPC	Section 468 IPC: 7 yrs imprisonment and fine
26.	Forgery for Harming Reputation	U/S 66D ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh, Section 469 IPC	Section 469 IPC: 3 yrs imprisonment and fine
27.	Capturing, Publishing, or Transmitting Private Images	U/S 66E ITAA 2008: 3 yrs imprisonment or fine not exceeding ₹2 lakh, Section 292 IPC	Section 292 IPC: 2 yrs imprisonment and fine
28.	Publishing or Transmitting Obscene Material	U/S 67 ITAA 2008: 3 yrs and ₹5 lakh (1st conv.), 5 yrs and up to ₹10 lakh (2nd conv.)	Section 292 IPC: 2 yrs imprisonment and fine
29.	Publishing Material with Sexually Explicit Content	U/S 67A ITAA 2008: 5 yrs and up to ₹10 lakh (1st conv.), 7 yrs and up to ₹10 lakhs (2nd conv.)	Section 292 IPC: 2 yrs imprisonment and fine
30.	Publishing Material with Explicit Child Content	U/S 67B ITAA 2008: 5 yrs and up to ₹10 lakh (1st conv.), 7 yrs and up to ₹10 lakh (2nd conv.)	Section 292 IPC: 2 yrs imprisonment and fine
31.	Preventing Authorities from Decrypting Communications	U/S 69 ITAA 2008: imprisonment up to 7 yrs and fine
32.	Intermediaries Not Providing Access to Stored Information	U/S 69 ITAA 2008: imprisonment up to 7 yrs and fine
33.	Insult to Modesty of a Woman (Word/Gesture/Act)	Section 509 IPC: 1 yr or fine or both
34.	Theft of Computer Hardware	Sec. 379 IPC: 3 yrs imprisonment or fine or both
35.	Online Sale of Drugs	NDPS Act
36.	Online Sale of Arms	Arms Act	Online Sale of Arms
37.	Mobile Phone Stolen	Sec. 379 IPC: 3 yrs imprisonment or fine or both	Mobile Phone Stolen
38.	Insult to Modesty of a Woman (Word/Gesture/Act)	Section 509 IPC: 1 yr or fine or both	Insult to Modesty of a Woman (Word/Gesture/Act)

Elaboration and Examples

Capturing, Publishing, or Transmitting Private Images (Sl. No. 27): Sharing someone's private images without consent, known as "revenge porn," is covered under U/S 66E of ITAA 2008. This includes sharing explicit images or videos of a person without their knowledge.

 

Publishing or Transmitting Obscene Material (Sl. No. 28): Sharing or publishing explicit content online can lead to charges under Section 67 of ITAA 2008. For example, uploading explicit photos or videos to a public website.

 

 

Publishing Material with Sexually Explicit Content (Sl. No. 29): Distributing material containing explicit acts online falls under Section 67A of ITAA 2008. This could involve sharing or distributing sexually explicit content.

 

Conclusion: 

As digital activities become more intricate, the legal landscape surrounding cyber offenses continues to evolve. By examining this comprehensive table, individuals can gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal consequences associated with various cybercrimes.