Know about what the Law says with regard to this offence?
As per Law Cyber Stalking is a punishable offence and attracts section 354 (D), 509 IPC, and section 67 under I.T Amendment Act 2008.
When a person publishes or sends salacious material, Information Technology Act, 2000 (amended in 2008) via electronic media is to be charged under Section 67 of the Act.
Data protection is very important to prevent cyberstalking which is easily leaked by hackers. For data protection, IT Amendment Act, Section 43A has been included the provision for the inclusion of a Body Corporate. If a firm or a company transmits sensitive information about a person, according to the act such body corporate will be liable to pay the damages by compensation.
Under Section 67 of the Act, when a stalker sends or posts any obscene content to the victim via electronic media then they will be liable to punish with 5 years of jail and Rs. 1 Lacs fine. If the incidence repeats then they will be liable to punish with 10 years of jail and Rs. 2 Lacs fine both.
As per the provision provided in the law, when a stalker misuses victim’s personal information to post an obscene message or comment on any electronic media, then this action is punishable for defaming and harming a person’s reputation with imprisonment of 2 years, fine or both.
According to the act, Stalking is an offence under Section 354D of the IPC (Indian Penal Code).
When a man is trying to communicate with a woman without her interest over the internet via email, instant messages or any other electronic communication is the offence of stalking.
What action can we take up in case we find affected by the offence?
- Register a complaint at your nearest cybercrime police station.
- You also have the option to register an online complaint on cybercrime.gov.in.