Covers watching or capturing the image of a woman engaging in a private act in circumstances where she would reasonably expect not to be observed or photographed, and disseminating such images, without her consent.
- Explicitly covers digital capture and circulation — directly relevant to hidden-camera and image-sharing situations, not just physical peeping.
Relevant if intimate images or videos of you were taken or shared without consent — this is a named criminal offence, not just a privacy grievance.
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Stalking
If someone keeps contacting you or tracking your online activity despite you making it clear you don't want that, this is a named, chargeable offence.
Sexual Harassment
This applies broadly, not just at the workplace — unwelcome sexual conduct in any setting can fall under this section.
This is a plain-English summary, not verbatim statutory text. Adhikar is an independent citizen-awareness platform, not a Government of India website. Always verify against the bare Act (legislative.gov.in) or a qualified advocate before relying on this for an actual legal situation.