Mrs. 'R' lodges a first information report at Police Station with assertion that Mr. 'X' by sending her vulgar message either by forwarding e-mails or through Short Messaging Service (SMS) intrudes upon her privacy. For what offence, the case may be registered against Mr. 'X'?
Verified Answer
A. Section 509 of Indian Penal Code and 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000
B. Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000
C. Section 509 of Indian Penal Code and 66E of the Information Technology Act, 2000
D. None of the above
Explanation:
Section 509 IPC deals with insulting the modesty of a woman, and Section 66E of the IT Act deals with violation of privacy by transmitting images of private areas. Section 66A was struck down.