Misuse of Social Media Platforms: The same technology which helps us to connect with over loved ones is now becoming a curse. Despite the rules and regulation, many of the delinquents on social media platforms viz. Facebook, Instagram etc. are successful in creating chaos by misusing the resources. The social media platforms are new breeding ground for such offenders, in recent instance it is reported that in an Instagram group, photos of girls of sexual nature is being circulated among the group. These offenders vary from adolescent to adult which usually preys on innocent girls and threat them later. The scared victims often do not know how to tackle such situation or know from where to seek help. The Information Technology Act 2000, section 67A prescribes punishment for publishing and transmitting of material containing sexually explicit content. in electronic form i.e. for first time conviction imprisonment up to 5 years and fine up to 10 lakh rupees and in case of repetitive conviction imprisonment up to 7 years and fine up to 10 lakh rupees Reddy & Reddy Law Firm has a team of well expert advocates specialized in matters pertaining to Cyber Laws.
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