As the festival of Diwali approaches, greetings start being exchanged on WhatsApp. People share happiness among their friends, family and groups by sending messages. But wait! If you share any wrong message or content without thinking, then this festival can cause trouble for you.
Although WhatsApp is a personal chatting app, the messages sent here come under the ambit of Indian law. There are many sections of the IT Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which can punish those who share wrong content with jail. Let us know which 5 mistakes should be avoided.
Many times people jokingly share adult videos, photos or jokes in WhatsApp groups. But if any group member complains about it, then you may have to face jail and heavy fine under Section 67 of the IT Act. One wrong click can ruin your Diwali happiness, so think carefully before forwarding.
If you share such content in the group, which contains anti-national talk or uses inflammatory language against any religion, caste, or institution, then it will be considered a serious crime. In such cases, sections to treason or anti-national activities may be imposed, which may lead to arrest. Avoid such mistakes on the occasion of Diwali.
Sharing objectionable photos, videos or violence material to children on WhatsApp is a serious offense under the POCSO Act. Even if you send it as a joke, the law takes it seriously. Sharing such content may result in immediate action and arrest. Share happiness on Diwali, but be careful.
If you share a fight, violence or someone’s MMS video in a WhatsApp group, it will be considered an offense under Section 66A and 153A of the IT Act. Such messages are considered to spread hatred in the society, and the police take strict action against them. A wrong message can jeopardize both your image and freedom.
WhatsApp is a great platform, but responsibility in its use is extremely important. If you are an administrator of a group, your responsibility increases further. When wrong material is shared in the group, the police first interrogate the administrator. Share happiness on the occasion of Diwali, but do not do anything that may get you into legal trouble. It is wise to send messages thoughtfully.
