Does anyone abuse or threaten you over calls or messages? File a complaint under this section, strict action will be taken

Phone Call Harassment India: In today’s digital era, mobile phones have made it easier to communicate with people, but due to this, the problems of receiving abuses and threats on the phone have also increased a lot. If someone scares you on the phone or speaks ill of you, do not ignore it at all because it is not good for your mental peace and safety. Instead of panicking in such situations, be careful and understand your legal rights. Remember that such acts are considered a serious crime in the law and there are strict rules for taking strict action against those who do so.

A case can be registered under this section

If someone threatens to kill you or cause any kind of harm over the phone, it is a crime. In such a situation, you can go to the police and register a case under sections 351 and 352 of the Indian Justice Code (BNS). As soon as the police receives your complaint, they start investigating the case and if found accused, strict legal action is taken against that person.

File a case against the abuser

Similarly, abusing or insulting someone on the phone is also against the law. According to Section 356 of the Indian Justice Code (BNS), if someone deliberately tries to humiliate or provoke you, you can file a complaint against him. Apart from this, if a person harasses you by repeatedly calling or messaging you, then it is considered ‘stalking’. Under Section 78 of BNS, this is a serious crime for which the accused can be punished.

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What to do in such cases and what evidence to keep?

In such cases, it is most important that you collect solid evidence, because without it it is difficult to take legal action. Keep call recordings, screenshots of call logs and messages or WhatsApp chats of threats received on the phone safe, as these are very useful at the time of complaint. In such a situation, instead of panicking, act wisely. First take backup of the evidence and then block that number. You can lodge your complaint at the nearby police station, cyber cell or online portal. Women can also take help of helpline numbers for help.