66E. Punishment for violation of privacy
66 E. 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
Examples
- Hidden camera in changing rooms or bathrooms
- Secretly filming a person in their toilet or bathroom
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