SIM Card Misuse May Lead to 3 Years in Jail, ₹50 Lakh Fine: DoT Warns Citizens
By: Alia Kashmiri The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has warned citizens against the misuse of SIM cards, telecom identifiers and identity documents, saying such violations can lead to serious legal consequences. Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, fraudulent issuance of SIM cards, misuse of telecom identifiers and tampering with IMEI numbers can attract up to three