Can I install a CCTV camera inside the Room?

708 votes

You can install the CCTV at living area but not at the private rooms like a bedroom or bathroom so the CCTV can be useful for you to prove her attitude and also it is protected from the theft by the other members or the maids at the home.

Advocate Sandesh K C LawRato

613 votes

Legal Implications: 1. Right to Privacy (Article 21 of the Constitution) – Your wife has a fundamental right to privacy. Installing cameras without informing her may be considered an invasion of her privacy. 2. Violation under IPC & IT Act Section 354C IPC (Voyeurism) – If the cameras capture private moments without consent, it could lead to legal action under this section. Section 66E of IT Act – Capturing, publishing, or transmitting private images without consent can lead to imprisonment and fines. 3. Domestic Violence Act, 2005 – If your wife feels mentally harassed or that her privacy is violated, she may file a case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005. 4. Admissibility of CCTV Evidence – If a dispute arises, courts generally accept CCTV footage as evidence, but if it is obtained in violation of privacy, it may not hold much legal weight. Precautionary Steps: Obtain Consent – Instead of installing cameras secretly, discuss this with her and obtain her consent. Limit Coverage – Cameras in common areas (living room, kitchen, baby’s room) are more justifiable than placing them in bedrooms or washrooms. Explain the Purpose – Clearly communicate that the purpose is to ensure the child’s well-being. Legal Consultation – If you're facing genuine concerns about child neglect, seek legal advice regarding child custody or welfare proceedings rather than installing cameras secretly. sometimes you can.. Yes, there is a possibility of a false case or legal action against you if she objects to the secret installation. It is advisable to take a cautious approach and communicate transparently.

Advocate Vishwas LawRato