Revenge Porn
Revenge Porn, in the contemporary times, is one of the most frequent forms of cybercrime that the netizens encounter. The dissemination of sexually explicit pictures or films online without the consent of the person who is shown in the images is an example of a kind of pornography known as non-consensual pornography. The most frequent type of this type of pornography is known as "revenge porn."
The perpetrator is often an ex-partner who gets photographs or videos over the course of a past relationship, with the intention of publicly shaming and humiliating the victim as a form of vengeance for the victim terminating a relationship with the perpetrator. But the people who commit these acts are not usually current or former romantic partners, nor are they always motivated by a desire for vengeance. Images may also be acquired through hacking into the victim's computer, online accounts, or cell phone, and they can be used with the intention of inflicting genuine harm on the victim's lifestyle in the "reality".
The repercussions of revenge porn are very concerning. After photographs of a target have been put online, it is not uncommon for other users on the internet to begin following the subject. This is a significant breach of privacy rights. When it comes to expose networks, the photographs that are shared typically contain sensitive information about the victim, such as a link to their social network account. This might result in very damaging instances of online harassment.
These kinds of photographs may generate a variety of significant concerns, including stalking, in addition to that. The repercussions may be felt in every facet of a given situation; for example, it can be quite humiliating to find pictures of oneself placed on the web. A significant number of fatalities do not even attempt to broach the subject with their loved ones.
Furthermore, probably the most significant repercussion is that it might result in issues relating to one's emotional stability. The sufferer may begin to experience inferiority complex, helplessness, and grief, which may start to play a pivotal role in their lifestyle. This is most definitely the situation where the outside world fails to protect the victim and ends up condemning them for the matter in hand
Laws regarding Revenge Porn
India has no laws that specifically deal with revenge porn but, for now, these incidents are being covered by the Indian Penal Code and Information Technology Act, 2000.
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Section 66E in the IT Act of 2000 states that violation of privacy wherein the accused intentionally captures, publishes or transmits the picture or image of the victim’s private body part without the consent of the individual is a punishable offence.
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Section 67 of the IT act provides for the punishment for publication of or transmission of obscene and sexual material through an electronic medium.
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Section 354C talks about the IPC of Voyeurism. According to this section, if any man watches or captures a woman engaging in a private act, unaware she is being watched or filmed, not expecting of being observed by the person who disseminates such image or video would be liable under the law