Section 24A: Cyberbullying

1[24A. Cyberbullying.__ (1) A person commits the offence of cyberbullying who, with intent to harass, threaten or target another person posts or sends electronic messages, including pictures or videos by using any social media platform, including chat rooms, blogs or instant messaging. (2) A minor through his guardian may apply to the Authority for removal, destruction of, or blocking access to such content or communication referred to in sub-section (1). (3) The Authority, on receipt of application under sub-section (2), shall forthwith pass such orders as deemed appropriate in the circumstances including an order for removal, destruction, preventing transmission of or blocking access to such content and communication. (4) The Authority shall, before passing an order under sub-section (3), seek report from investigation agency whether or not such content is required for investigation or prosecution purposes. (5) Whoever commits the offence of child cyberbullying as described in sub-section (1), shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years but shall not be less than one year with a fine of up to five hundred thousand rupees and shall not less than one hundred thousand rupees.]

Effective date: 2016-08-18

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