Q: Describe section 66B of IT act, 2000 ?

 Ans: Section 66B of the IT Act prescribes punishment if anyone dishonestly receives stolen computer resources or communication devices.

According to Section 66B of Information Technology act, 2000, whoever dishonestly received or retains any stolen computer resource or communication device knowing or having reason to believe the same to be stolen computer resource or communication device, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which may extend to rupees one lakh or with both.

It is bailable offence.  Any offence that has the punishment upto 3 years is bailable offence. Bailable offence is mentioned under section 2(a) of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.

Other communication devices includes mobile phones, tablets, iPad, etc.

The digital forensic is not restricted to computer devices only but includes all other devices that are used by criminals. It includes mobiles, tablets, flash drives, etc.




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