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2 years ago

What to do if someone has nude pics of girl and blackmailing her for more pics and threatening to semd pics on her home

Kishan Dutt Kalaskar

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A.Dear Sir,
It is a clearly a criminal case and better the victim may approach higher police officers like IPS Women Officer and see that necessary punishment is given to that person.


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A.Dear Client,
Section 354A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 states that a male who engages in any of the following acts—physical contact and approaches including unwanted and explicit sexual overtures, or a demand or request for sexual favours, or exhibiting pornography against the will of a woman, or making sexually coloured remarks is guilty of sexual harassment. The person charged might face a sentence of up to 1 year in prison or a fine of up to 5 lakh rupees, or both if convicted.
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