Attempt liability under information technology law permits punishment where acts towards an unprovided attempted offence are undertaken. Section 84C creates liability where a person attempts an offence punishable under the Information Technology Act, 2000, or causes such an offence to be ... Summary
Attempt liability under information technology law permits punishment where acts towards an unprovided attempted offence are undertaken.
Section 84C creates liability where a person attempts an offence punishable under the Information Technology Act, 2000, or causes such an offence to be committed, and performs an act towards its commission. It applies where no express punishment is otherwise prescribed for the attempt. Punishment may include imprisonment up to one-half of the longest term prescribed for the substantive offence, the applicable fine, or both.
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