Question
Consider the following statements regarding Section 66B
(Dishonestly Receiving Stolen Computer Resources) of the IT Act, 2000: Statement 1: A person who knowingly receives stolen computer resources commits an offence under Section 66B. Statement 2: The offence under Section 66B requires proving that the person knew or had reasonable suspicion that the resources were stolen. Statement 3: Section 66B applies only to physical hardware theft, not to data or digital information. Statement 4: A person dealing in second-hand computers can be liable under Section 66B if they fail to verify the source. Which statements are correct?Solution
Section 66B addresses receiving stolen computer resources—Statement 1 is correct. Knowledge or reasonable suspicion is required—Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3 is incorrect—digital resources are covered. Statement 4 is correct—dealers are liable for negligent receiving. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
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