Kumar Prof (None) 14 February 2023

Harassment, blackmailing, abusing, auctioning women pictures through superchats in youtube

It has been brought to my attention that there have been instances of harassment, blackmailing, abusing, and auctioning women's pictures through Superchats on a YouTube channel.

Harassment
Blackmailing
Auctioning Women's Pictures through Superchats on YouTube
Suggesting a woman to suicide
Degrading, abusing, blackmailing, threatening, privacy breaching an SC/ST caste person

Could anyone provide the sections and consequences for the above activities?

Thanks

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This discussion addresses the disturbing use of YouTube Superchats for harassment, blackmail, auctioning women's pictures, and even suggesting suicide. It also covers the severe legal ramifications for abusing and threatening individuals, particularly those from SC/ST communities. The consequences under the IT Act can include significant imprisonment and fines, with further IPC provisions also applicable.

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 14 February 2023

The punishment under provisions of IT act includes imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine which can exceed up to 10 lakhs in case of first conviction and imprisonment of 7 years and a fine up to 10 lakhs in case of subsequent conviction.