Sharing personal chat or recording illegal ?

853 votes

Yes…sharing anything which belongs to you and you think it to private and don’t want to share with anyone comes under defamation under section 499 IPC. It can also be referred to the police for registration of FIR. For more legal assistance I am just a call away.

Advocate Jitender Singh LawRato

991 votes

Yes…sharing anything which belongs to you and you think it to private and don’t want to share with anyone comes under defamation under section 499 IPC. It can also be referred to the police for registration of FIR. For more legal assistance I am just a call away.

Advocate Jitender Singh LawRato

997 votes

Yes…sharing anything which belongs to you and you think it to private and don’t want to share with anyone comes under defamation under section 499 IPC. It can also be referred to the police for registration of FIR. For more legal assistance I am just a call away.

Advocate Jitender Singh LawRato

678 votes

No the same is not a illegal act. But it clearly depends on what you are sharing and the consent of the other party in the chat is required or not. If the chats contain private images then it is completely illegal and if procceeded with criminal action can be taken against you.

Advocate Vibhor Mittal LawRato

524 votes

Hi,

While there is no particular stance taken in this regard as on date, a case of violation of your right to privacy could be made if the facts and circumstances can demonstrate the there was an express or implied understanding between the parties to the conversation to keep such conversations private.

Please feel free to contact me for any assistance.

Advocate Kunal Srivastava LawRato

896 votes

Yes if those chat & recordings are defaming your reputation than of course it is the offence n u can file suit for defamation or criminal complaint under section 500 ipc …b in touch to understand the legalities

Advocate D. Khan LawRato

296 votes

Sharing personal chats or recordings without consent in India can be considered a violation of privacy and may have legal consequences. Here's an overview of the legal aspects:

1. Right to Privacy: In India, the right to privacy is a fundamental right protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. Sharing someone's personal chats or recordings without their consent can infringe upon their right to privacy.
2. Information Technology Act, 2000: The Information Technology Act, 2000, contains provisions related to cybercrimes. Sharing personal chats or recordings without consent may fall under certain sections of this act, such as Section 66E (Violation of Privacy) and Section 67 (Punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material).
3. IPC Sections: Depending on the content shared, it may also attract sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), such as Section 354C (Voyeurism), if it involves capturing or sharing intimate images without consent, or Section 509 (Word, gesture, or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), if the content is offensive.
4. Consent: Consent is a crucial factor. If the parties involved have given their explicit consent to share the content, it may not be illegal. However, if consent is lacking, sharing such content can lead to legal consequences.
5. Civil Remedies: In addition to criminal charges, individuals whose privacy has been violated can seek civil remedies by filing a lawsuit for damages.
6. Exceptions: It's essential to consider exceptions and specific circumstances. For instance, if sharing the content is done in the public interest or for journalistic purposes, it may be protected.

Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty LawRato