Residuary contraventions under information technology law attract compensation to affected persons or a penalty where no specific sanction applies.

Section 45 establishes a residuary penalty for contravention of rules or regulations made under the Information Technology Act, 2000 where no separate penalty is prescribed. The contravener may be required to pay compensation to the affected person or a penalty, with either liability capped at twenty-five thousand rupees.

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