Section 66E of ITA, 2000 : Section 66E: Punishment For Violation Of Privacy

Explanation using Example

John and Jane are college students who share a mutual friend group. One day, John secretly takes a photograph of Jane in a compromising situation during a private party without her consent. Later, he shares this photograph electronically with several friends, intending for them to view it. This act of John's is a violation of Section 66E of The Information Technology Act, 2000. He has intentionally captured and transmitted an image of Jane's private area without her consent, under circumstances violating her privacy. If caught and convicted, John could face up to three years of imprisonment, a fine not exceeding two lakh rupees, or both.