Abusive Language and Photoshopping

Firstly, make sure to keep the proof and gather further evidence. Take screenshots of the abusive post, comments, and any messages you might have received. Make sure the date and time are visible in the screenshots.

Report the abuse to Instagram: Instagram has mechanisms to report abusive content. You can report the post and the user who abused you. Here’s how to report abuse on Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/165828726894770

Various laws can apply to this situation in case you wish to pursue legal action –

1. Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act): Section 67 deals with publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form.
2. Section 499 of IPC: If this person is using these words to hurt your reputation in front of others, then you can file an FIR for Section 499 of IPC.
3. Section 503 of IPC: If this person is threatening to cause injury to your reputation so that you are scared or so that you do something you do not want to do, then you can file an FIR for section 503 of IPC.
3) Section 507 of IPC: If this person is using a fake account to threaten to cause injury to your reputation so that you are scared or so that you do something you do not want to do, you can file an FIR for Section 507 of IPC.
4) Section 509 of IPC: If you are a woman and this person tries to say any offensive words, or violates your privacy, then you can file an FIR for Section 509 of IPC.
5) Section 354A of IPC: If you are a woman and this person is making sexual remarks about you, then you can file an FIR for Section 354A of IPC. 6) Section 509B of IPC: If you are a woman from Chhattisgarh and this person does anything which is obscene or indecent so that he can harass you or cause annoyance or mental agony to you, then you can file an FIR for Section 509B of IPC.
To file the FIR, you can approach the Cyber Cell at the nearby police station. If there is no cyber cell, then you can file an FIR at any Police Station. You can also file a cyber complaint on this website – National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in/. The website provides instructions as to filing the complaint and the documents necessary for it.
You can also call 1930, the national cybercrime helpline number, to report your problem.
You can call on the police helpline number 100.
In case of a woman, you can also call the helpline numer 1090 (National Woman Helpline) or 181 (Abhayam Helpline) or your state’s helpline number related to the same, which can be found at https://www.indiacustomercare.com/women-helpline-numbers.

The behavior described constitutes sexual harassment, which is a serious offense under Indian law. Specifically, it violates the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. This law defines sexual harassment broadly and includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

The remedy for such behavior involves several steps:

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): If the individual works within an organization, the affected woman can file a complaint with the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) set up by the organization as mandated by the law. The ICC is responsible for conducting an inquiry into the complaint and recommending appropriate action.

Police Complaint: If the harassment continues or if the organization fails to take appropriate action, the victim can file a police complaint. The police will investigate the matter and take legal action as per the law.
Legal Action: The victim can also file a civil or criminal case against the perpetrator seeking compensation for the harm caused and punitive action under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and other applicable laws.

Human Resources Department: If the perpetrator is an employee of a company, the victim can also approach the Human Resources department to report the harassment. The HR department should take immediate action to address the complaint and ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

Awareness and Prevention: Organizations should conduct regular awareness programs on sexual harassment prevention and create a supportive work environment where employees feel safe to report such incidents without fear of retaliation.

It’s crucial to take prompt and decisive action to address instances of sexual harassment to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals in the workplace.