Section 66E of the Information Technology Act, 2000
Punishment for violation of privacy
Whoever, intentionally or knowingly captures, publishes or transmits the image of a private area of any person without his or her consent, under circumstances violating the privacy of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine not exceeding two lakh rupees, or with both. Explanation. -For the purposes of this section-
(a) "transmit" means to electronically send a visual image with the intent that it be viewed by a person or persons;
(b) "capture", with respect to an image, means to videotape, photograph, film or record by any means;
(c) "private area" means the naked or undergarment clad genitals, public area, buttocks or female breast;
(d) "publishes" means reproduction in the printed or electronic form and making it available for public;
(e) "under circumstances violating privacy" means circumstances in which a person can have a reasonable expectation that;
(i) he or she could disrobe in privacy, without being concerned that an image of his private area was being captured; or (ii) any part of his or her private area would not be visible to the public, regardless of whether that person is in a public or private place.
Explanation
If someone takes, shares, or publishes pictures or videos of another person’s private parts (like genitals) without consent, and in situations where privacy is expected, they can be punished. Capture, publish and transmit of videos and photos through electronical medium without consent are offences.
Penalty
- Imprisonment up to 3 years
- Fine up to ₹2,00,000
- or with both
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