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How can we raise a cyber complaint in India?
You need to file a written complaint with the cyber crime cell of any jurisdiction. In the written complaint, you need to provide your name, contact details, and address for mailing. You need to address the written complaint to the Head of the cyber crime Cell of the city where you are filing the cyber crime complaint.
How do I register a cyber complaint?
Cyber Crime Complaint online. Report Cyber Crime to Police Cyber Cell.
- Step 1: Visit the website of cyber cell https://cybercrime.gov.in/
- Step 2: For Women and Child Related Crimes Click on WOMEN/ CHILD RELATED CRIME.
- Step 3: Chose REPORT ANONYMOUSLY or REPORT AND TRACK Option.
- Step 4: Click on File Complaint Option.
Is sexting a cybercrime?
So the question that rises is does that mean sexting is illegal? The answer is “No”. Just because an act is added to a list of cybercrime by the government, doesn’t need to have any legal consequence to it.
What is punishment for cybercrime?
The punishments under these provisions are different based upon the gravity of the committed cybercrime. Section 419 carries a punishment up to 3 years of imprisonment or fine and Section 420 carries up to 7 years of imprisonment or fine.
Can you go to jail for sending pictures in India?
Sending or receiving sexual photographs of anyone is illegal. This is very serious and you can be charged with crimes related to transmitting pornography. You might think that a picture you have is okay because the person in it agreed to have their photo taken or because they sent it to you in the first place.
How to file a complaint against cyber crime in India?
The Information Technology Act of India states clearly that when a cyber crime has been committed, it has a global jurisdiction. and hence a complaint can be filed at any cyber cell. Step 1- The foremost step is to lodge a complaint against cyber crime and the person who committed it with the cyber police or with the cyber cell India.
Who can file a police complaint in India?
A police complaint can be filed by any aggrieved person against a criminal offense on which the police takes action in accordance with the law. Indian law contemplates that a police complaint can be filed orally.
What is the cyber crime complaint portal?
This portal is an initiative of Government of India to facilitate victims/complainants to report cyber crime complaints online. This portal caters to complaints pertaining to cyber crimes only with special focus on cyber crimes against women and children.
How does the Cyber Cell of the police respond to complaints?
Different cyber cell dept will receive individual complaints and if there are not many complaints in an individual cyber cell police department, it may get ignored. If all people send to the police in the same city where the website is operating from then they will receive good number of complaints & the police will definitely act on this.