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Under Section 66F of the Information Technology Act, 2000, what is the maximum punishment for a person who commits or conspires to commit cyber terrorism?

Section 66F(2) punishes anyone who commits or conspires to commit cyber terrorism with imprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for life. The provision prescribes no fixed shorter term or fine-only alternative, so the maximum is life imprisonment.

  1. AImprisonment which may extend to three years or fine
  2. BImprisonment which may extend to seven years and fine
  3. CImprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for lifeCorrect
  4. DImprisonment which may extend to ten years with fine of one crore rupees

Explanation

Section 66F(2) provides that whoever commits or conspires to commit cyber terrorism is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for life. The shorter terms and fine-based options are not the penalty in this provision.

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