Section 73. Penalty for publishing

73. Penalty for publishing[2] [electronic signature] Certificate false in certain particulars. -(1) No person shall publish a[2] [electronic signature] Certificate or otherwise make it available to any other person with the knowledge that- - (a) the Certifying Authority listed in the certificate has not issued it; or - (b) the subscriber listed in the certificate has not accepted it; or - (c) the certificate has been revoked or suspended, unless such publication is for the purpose of verifying a[2] [electronic signature] created prior to such suspension or revocation. (2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.