iBomma founder may face up to 7 years in jail, say Hyderabad Police

The Hyderabad Police has filed multiple charges against iBomma founder Immadi Ravi in a large-scale digital piracy case. He faces Sections under the IT Act, BNS and Copyright Act, with possible imprisonment ranging from 3 to 7 years if convicted

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police has filed multiple serious charges against ‘iBomma’ founder and administrator Immadi Ravi, who was arrested recently in connection with a large-scale digital piracy of films. If found guilty he may face a jail term anywhere between 3 to 7 years.

The case includes sections 66C and 66E under the IT Act, section 318(4) / 3(5) of the BNS and sections 63 and 65 of the Copyright Act.

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According to legal provisions, the potential punishments are:

*IT Act 66C and 66E:

Using another person’s ID without permission and violation of digital privacy can lead to up to 3 years’ imprisonment and a fine between Rs 1 and 2 lakh.

*BNS 318(4):

Illegal misappropriation or theft of others’ property for monetary gain carries a maximum punishment of 7 years in jail.

*Copyright Act 63 and 65:

Copyright infringement can result in 6 months to 3 years imprisonment, along with substantial fines.