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Question

I [adult female] took photos from my camera of mine with my other female friends at beach when we went to picnic.I am in a sleeveless T shirt and a half paint in that photo.After returning from there i gave the negatives to develop the photos from them to a nearby studio to my locality.I have paid him completely.He has fixed a solo photo of mine in a sleeve less T-shirt and half paint to tease me because i always wear Salwaar Kameez in my locality and college.I feel very shamful and odd because all the local people see and make fun of that.HOW CAN I GET HIM PUNISHED BY LAW ENFORSEMENT?

He has fixed that photo at his studio's wall without my permission to make fun of mine because i am overweight.

Answer 1

The whole act of taking photographs without her permission, making several prints of such photographs and pasting these on the walls of the shop in order to defame such a lady is covered by both the provision of defamation punishable under section 500 of the Indian Penal Code,1860 which states as whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, to defame that person shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. As well provision of section 509 IPC word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman, Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any word, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, of that such gesture or object shall be seen, by such woman, or intrudes upon the privacy of such woman, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Answer 2

Invasion to privacy is a criminal offence as per ruling of the Hon'ble Appx.court. Just serve a Legal notice to the Studio and see the result. Subsequently, do not forget to ask for the expenses you have spent for serving the Legal Notice etc. which the Studio, I presume, would reimburse without any exchange of words.
You can safely start a criminal suit or lodge FIR with the Police (i.e., asking the State to start legal proceedings ).

Answer 3

It is definitely an offence under section 500 as well as 509.Give your presentation to
1) police chowkee near photo studio,requesting to treat it as FIR
2)Commissioner of police
3)Secretary,Ministry of Home Affairs
4)State Women's Council at state capital
5)National Women's Council at New Delhi

Answer 4

I would inform him in writing of your objection for displaying that photo without your permission. If he avoids your request, find a lawyer and sue him and ask for a big payment. I am sure there are laws to protect people in your situation.

Answer 5

i think that's more of a civil matter. you can ask him to take it down because he doesn't have your permission. if not, slap him with a pain and suffering lawsuit.
but i doubt that will pan out.
if it is a chain store, start calling managers and HR hotlines and any line you can get a hold of, to get the guy fired.

Answer 6

Take a lawyer and force him to publicly apologies to you.

Posting is illegal if you nicely tell him to remove it and he does not. You can take over his studio as damage.

Lawyer will send him a show cause notice why a legal action is not in order.

Answer 7

Immediately report the matter to the women police station nearer to your house.

Answer 8

This is not a criminal offense. It is a civil offense if anything. You can try to sue him, but you probably will have to prove that you were damaged in some way.

Answer 9

You make a complaint to police. They will book him or do the needful

Answer 10

Do not go for case . Its better to ask your friend to give him a good blow . or better you give him good slap on his face . he wont dear do again . be bold and do it.