Section 56: Penalty for infringement of layout-design

Q: What does Section 56 of The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (TSICLDA) deal with?

Section 56 TSICLDA pertains to "Penalty for infringement of layout-design". It is part of the The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 56 of The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (TSICLDA) prescribes penalty for infringement of layout-design. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 56 TSICLDA still in force?

Yes, Section 56 of the The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 56 TSICLDA?

धारा 56 TSICLDA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. Section 56 of The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (TSICLDA) prescribes penalty for infringement of layout-design. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 56 TSICLDA?

Dhara 56 TSICLDA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 56 of The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (TSICLDA) prescribes penalty for infringement of layout-design. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 56 of The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000?

Cite as: "Section 56, The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 (TSICLDA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000, § 56 (India).

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The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000

Chapter IXO — ffences, penalties and procedure

Section 56

Penalty for infringement of layout-design

Any person who contravenes knowingly and wilfully any of the provisions of section 18 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to ten lakh rupees, or with both.