Section-71

Penalty for misrepresentation.

Whoever makes any misrepresentation to, or suppresses any material fact from the Controller or the Certifying Authority for obtaining any licence or 1 [electronic signature] Certificate, as the case may be, 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.

Explanation in Layman's Term:

If a person duplicates or clones a fake identity to obtain a license or a certification then he/she is liable of punishment.

Punishment according to the Section-71: