Penalty for publishing electronic signature Certificate false in certain particulars

Penalty for publishing electronic signature Certificate false in certain particulars.–(1) No person shall publish a electronic signature Certificate or otherwise make it available to any other person with the knowledge that–

1. (a) the Certifying Authority listed in the certificate has not issued it; or
2. (b) the subscriber listed in the certificate has not accepted it; or
3. (c) the certificate has been revoked or suspended, unless such publication is for the purpose of verifying a electronic signature created prior to such suspension or revocation.

1. (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.