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My cousin sister in 2021 was first harassed by a 2 boys in phone even she said not she is not interested who was his school colleague back in 2018 she told her parents initially her parents didn't bother her words later again he calls and asking sexual question and asking her to make a WhatsApp group which again she said no and told him to make and add all the class fellow he what he do he only add one boy whom she comes with in school van and a girl and asking her to message on that group in anxiety she again don't pick up call and not write anything in group now the second boy joining the name of the boy whom she comes with van now in anger she called that boy to ask either he is involve he said no later what happen she become lunatic or what she now again call that boy who came her in van and started apologize without anything wrong randomly messaging sorry too much as due to emotional abuse and start fighting him on phone her mother told not to call him and later after that I think by mistake in fear she by chance call him and in afternoon a random call from gym comes to her brother in which a women told him that police is coming to arrest both you and your sister as commissioner daughter is searching for some random who message his daughter and said that her husband is doing ballb and he will going to file a case of cyberstalking and phone harrasment on her so is there is any chances that she is file a case after 3 years or my friend should file a case on those because of which she is in embarassing and life threatening stage to save her self respect although her one female friend was also involve in this phone harassment because my sister has to brutally suffer in school she used to slap her on face infront of whole class kindly tell if my sister consider as cyberstalker or phone harraser to that boy or she will punish her bullyer cum stalker

Anik

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A.Dear Client,

Your cousin sister has been subjected to harassment and emotional abuse by two boys, which has caused her distress. Despite her refusals, they persistently contacted her with inappropriate questions and demands. She sought help from her parents and confronted one of the boys, but the situation escalated when she inadvertently contacted him again. Now, there's a threat of legal action against her due to false accusations made by one of the boys. It's important for her to prioritize her safety and well-being, seek support from trusted individuals, and consider legal options if necessary. She should not be considered the harasser in this situation, and it's crucial to address the actions of the individuals responsible for her distress.
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Anonymous

Replied 1 week ago

Sir are there is any consequences that the boy who said that she harrassed him by typing sorry many times and beg for mercy in phone will file case in court after three years of incidents or either we should file f.i.r against these 2 boys who provoked her to do this

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A.Dear Client,
In India, stalking either physical or electronic via phone calls, text messages, or emails is a criminal offence under Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code and is punishable with one to three years in jail. Stalking has a profound impact on the victims, causing significant physical, emotional, and psychological harm. Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 deals with cyberstalking in India. As per this Section, any individual “who sends, by means of a computer resource or a communication device, (a) any information that is grossly offensive or has menacing character; or (b) any information which he knows to be false, but for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred or ill will, persistently by making use of such computer resource or a communication device; (c) any electronic mail or electronic mail message for the purpose of causing annoyance or inconvenience or to deceive or to mislead the addressee or recipient about the origin of such messages, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and with fine. To deal with stalking the following steps may be taken to navigate the issue in the right way. Try to keep records of incidents, including dates, times, and descriptions, to provide evidence if needed. Take screenshots, save copies, and back up all evidence. Inform trusted individuals including family members, friends, or colleagues. Contact the Police and file a complaint providing them with all relevant details and evidence of the stalking incidents. If being stalked online then inform the Cybercrime cell and file a complaint before the court of the Magistrate concerned seeking a restraining order that prohibits the stalker from contacting or approaching you. Seek legal advice from an experienced criminal lawyer for guidance and steps.
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