Section 77 of BNS : Section 77: Voyeurism.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Ravi secretly installed a hidden camera in the bathroom of his female tenant, Priya, without her knowledge. The camera captured images of Priya while she was using the bathroom, a place where she had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Ravi then shared these images with his friends through a messaging app. Under Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be charged with voyeurism. On his first conviction, he could face imprisonment for a term of one to three years and a fine. If he commits the same offense again, the imprisonment term could extend from three to seven years, along with a fine.
Example 2:
Sneha consented to her boyfriend, Arjun, taking intimate photos of her in their private space. However, she explicitly told him not to share these photos with anyone else. Despite her instructions, Arjun shared the photos on social media without her consent. Under Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Arjun's act of disseminating the images without Sneha's consent constitutes an offense. He could be punished with imprisonment for a term of one to three years and a fine on his first conviction. For any subsequent conviction, the imprisonment term could range from three to seven years, along with a fine.