Obscene Messages Legal Action India
If someone repeatedly sends obscene or sexually explicit messages without your consent, preserve the messages and consider appropriate reporting and legal action. The context, content, frequency and surrounding conduct are important.
Preserve the evidence
Keep screenshots, chat history, sender details, usernames, phone numbers, URLs and dates. Avoid forwarding the messages unnecessarily.
Possible Information Technology Act provisions
Section 67 of the Information Technology Act concerns publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form, while Section 67A concerns specified material containing sexually explicit acts or conduct in electronic form. Whether either provision applies depends on the facts and statutory requirements. citeturn0search24turn0search17
Report the conduct
The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal provides online reporting for cybercrime, including online and social-media crimes, and has dedicated reporting options for women/children-related cybercrime. citeturn0search0turn0search9
SPG Legal Consultancy can assist with evidence review, complaint preparation and legal strategy for obscene-message cases.
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If you are facing online sexual harassment, unwanted sexual messages, cyber stalking, threats or abusive content, consider taking prompt legal advice. SPG Legal Consultancy can assist with evidence review, cybercrime complaint preparation and legal strategy.
Legal disclaimer: This content is for general information and is not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. The applicability of any law depends on the facts and evidence. No particular FIR registration, arrest, investigation result or case outcome can be guaranteed.