Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XXII · Section 509B

Sexual harassment by electronic mode

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever, by means of telecommunication device or by any other electronic mode including internet, makes creates, solicits or initiates the transmission of any comment, request, suggestion, proposal, image or other communication, which is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy or indecent with intent to harass or cause or having knowledge that it would harass or cause annoyance or mental agony to a woman shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine. [Vide Chhattisgarh Act 25 of 2015, sec. 6].

with fine, or with both” (w.e.f. 3-2-2013).

Judgments on Section 509B