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Social Media Harassment & Cyberstalking Legal Remedies

Legal provisions under IT Act Section 66E, 67, and BNS Sections for stalking, non-consensual image sharing, fake profiles, and online harassment.

Step-by-Step Practical Procedure

1

Initial Assessment & Legal Framework

Preserving digital evidence (URL, IP logs, screenshots)

2

Gathering Evidence & Preparing Documentation

Reporting content to social media platforms and Cyber Cell

3

Formal Statutory Action & Legal Recourse

Filing criminal complaint under IT Act and BNS

Statutory Advisory & Warning:

Ensure all statements submitted to police or court authorities are accurate and supported by admissible evidence under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA 2023).

What You Learn in This Guide:

  • Preserving digital evidence (URL, IP logs, screenshots)
  • Reporting content to social media platforms and Cyber Cell
  • Filing criminal complaint under IT Act and BNS
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