In the era of social media, chatting with unknown people has become common. But if you send a message to an unknown girl late at night, it can prove costly for you. Some time ago, a sessions court in Mumbai had given such a decision, which had made it clear that such messages fall in the category of vulgarity and can be punished. In such a situation, let us tell you today how you can get into trouble for sending messages to girls after 11 pm and which law is important for you to know regarding this.

The court had sentenced 3 months

In a case, the Sessions Court of Mumbai had sentenced a person to 3 months imprisonment for sending obscene messages after 11 pm. The accused had sent obscene messages and pictures to a girl. In this case, the court had said that obscenity should be evaluated from the perspective of a common man who applies social standards. At the same time, the court had accepted that such messages can hurt the honor of any girl or married women.

Why was this decision important?

This decision of the Mumbai court is considered a warning to all those people who message unknown women on social media late at night. Regarding this, the court had also made it clear that such conversations do not come under the scope of flirting but under the scope of obscenity and mental harassment. For which the accused may also be sent to jail.

Know this law

If any person sends messages to unknown girls after 11 pm at night, then a criminal case can be registered against him under many sections. If a man sends flirting messages to women, then a case can be registered against him for insulting the modesty of a woman under Section 79 of BNS. In this case earlier punishment was given under section 509 of IPC. Apart from this, according to Section 67 and 67A of the IT Act, sending obscene messages or photos to any girl after 11 pm at night will be considered a sexual harassment. Due to this, harshest punishment and fine can also be imposed on the accused.

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