Sending msg on facebook
kavita.sharma
(Querist) 01 October 2012
This query is : Resolved
is sending msg on facebook to known or inknow persons is an offence.i sent a msg to my frnd who is now married.he ie threatens me.is it any offence?
pls enlighten me
Kiran Kumar
(Expert) 01 October 2012
Sending a message may not be an offence, but the contents of the message may contain some offensive material.
so, depends upon what you send in message.
Be careful while writing your messages and comments.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 01 October 2012
So you are sending a message on facebook which is readable by all. Further the contents are such that the friend is offended. It is the text of the message which can indicate that under which sections you can be booked.
kavita.sharma
(Querist) 01 October 2012
msg sent is dropped in his inbox.its not public.i think even if i send offending language still i innune if it is dropped in inbox.
R.K Nanda
(Expert) 01 October 2012
yes,it is offence under IT act.
V R SHROFF
(Expert) 01 October 2012
Do not send such messages .
You will invite trouble, without any gain.
Go for positive attitude.
Face bk is Public Platform : no offensive msg pl.
Guest
(Expert) 01 October 2012
Depends upon the contents of the message. However, subject to the nature and legality of contents of the message, if both of you are a duly approved friend with him at facebook, you have committed no offence otherwise, unless he removes you from the list of friends.
kavita.sharma
(Querist) 01 October 2012
i wud like to ask humbly expert r k nanda ji under which section it is defined as offence in IT ACT 2000.pls expln me n enlighten sir.agreed with all experts but i want to know the particular provision which defines it.thanks
JANAK RAJ VATSA
(Expert) 01 October 2012
unless the contents of the message is made known, it cannot be advised appropriately
Guest
(Expert) 02 October 2012
Dear Kavita,
MSG with offending language, even if dropped in inbox is not immune from operation of law of the land. MSG can be used as evidence of insult inflicted on the person.
