Is sexting with mutual consent on WhatsApp and later blackmailing considered a crime in India?

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Is sexting with mutual consent on WhatsApp and later blackmailing considered a crime in India?

17-Jul-2024 (In Criminal Law)

Sir, I am 42 years old and have engaged in sex chats on WhatsApp with a lady with mutual consent for 2 months. She even invited me to book a hotel room for the night, which I did not do. At her request, I sent her two videos of myself masturbating without showing my face. Now, she is blackmailing me with threats to complain against me in my department. I am a government employee. She is also demanding money to keep silent. I have never met her or seen her in person; all interactions have been on WhatsApp only. Sir, what should I do now to protect myself and my job?

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LawRato LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-07-17T18:37:32+05:30

It is important for you to know that the woman who you are engaging with is committing two offences against you -

'Criminal Intimidation' under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 by blackmailing you with the threat that she will complain against you in your department.
'Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion' under Section 385, Indian Penal Code, 1860 by demanding money from you for keeping silent.

You must bring this to her notice and warn her of initiating prosecution against her if she doesn't stop in her conduct which amounts to harassment against you.

Advocate Anubha LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-07-17T18:37:32+05:30

Answer #2

Though sending sexual material is offence unless its with consent. Donot worry, you must be having conversation to establish the proof that all chats were with her consent. You can even tell her that you can complaint against her for blackmailing you.

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Advocate Anubhav Kathuria LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-07-17T18:37:32+05:30

Answer #3

I have perused the contents of your query and would advise you to file an intallah peshbandi application/ complaint with the concerned authorities enunciating true facts regarding blackmailing and criminal intimidation.

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Advocate Amit Kocher LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2024-07-17T18:37:32+05:30

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you need not worry about this you need to take some precautions. this is something personal needs to be discussed over phone So after writing this message I will call you back and will explain over the phone

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