Attention mobile users! You could be held liable if SIM card issued in your name is 'misused'; check DoT advisory
Gazi Abbas Shahid November 24, 2025 4:27 PM IST
The Department of Telecom (DoT) warned users against transferring or handing over SIM cards procured in their name to others as the person in whose name the SIM card has been issued will be liable if it is found to have been used to carry out any illegal activity such as cyber fraud.