Multiple choice

For e-mail spamming, a teenager was recently booked under which section of IT Act 2000?

  1. Section 2

  2. Section 14

  3. Section 66

  4. Section 72

  5. Section 15
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Section 66 of the IT Act 2000 addresses computer-related offenses and was used to book a teenager for email spamming. This section penalizes dishonest or fraudulent activities done through computer systems. The case was one of the early applications of India's cyber law, highlighting the legal consequences of digital misconduct like spamming and phishing.

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