In the age of social media, chatting with strangers has become commonplace. But sending a message to an unknown girl late at night could prove costly. A Mumbai sessions court recently issued a ruling that clearly stated that such messages fall under the category of vulgarity and are punishable by fine. So, let’s explain how sending messages to girls after 11 pm could land you in trouble and what laws you need to know about this.
The court sentenced him to 3 months’ imprisonment
In a case, the Mumbai Sessions Court sentenced a man to three months’ imprisonment for sending obscene messages after 11 p.m. The accused had sent obscene messages and photographs to a girl. The court stated that obscenity should be evaluated from the perspective of a normal person who adheres to social norms. It also acknowledged that such messages could offend the dignity of any girl or married woman.
Why was this decision important?
This decision by the Mumbai court serves as a warning to all those who message unknown women late at night on social media. The court also clarified that such conversations do not constitute flirting, but rather constitute obscenity and mental harassment, for which the accused could face imprisonment.
Know this law
Anyone who messages unknown women after 11 p.m. can be charged under several sections of the IPC. Men who send flirtatious messages to women can be charged under Section 79 of the Criminal Procedure Code (BNS) for insulting the modesty of a woman. Previously, this was punishable under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code. Furthermore, Sections 67 and 67A of the IT Act state that sending obscene messages or photographs to a woman after 11 p.m. is considered sexual harassment. The accused can be severely punished and fined.
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