False publication of digital signature certificates attracts criminal liability where issuance, acceptance, suspension, or revocation status is knowingly misrepresented.

Section 73 prohibits the knowing publication or availability of a Digital Signature Certificate where it was not issued by the named Certifying Authority, was not accepted by the listed subscriber, or has been revoked or suspended. A revoked or suspended certificate may be published only to verify a digital signature created before the suspension or revocation. Contravention may result in imprisonment, fine, or both.

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