COMBATING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND BULLYING IN THE CYBER LANDSCAPE

AUTHOR – SIDDHI DINESH MEHRA, STUDENT AT M.K.E.S. COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – SIDDHI DINESH MEHRA, COMBATING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND BULLYING IN THE CYBER LANDSCAPE, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (2) OF 2025, PG. 90-92, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

This article is published in the collaborated special issue of M.K.E.S. College of Law and the Institute of Legal Education (ILE), titled “Current Trends in Indian Legal Frameworks: A Special Edition” (ISBN: 978-81-968842-8-4).

ABSTRACT

In the contemporary digital age, the internet has become a fundamental component of our everyday existence, providing unparalleled avenues for communication, education, and social engagement. Digital sexual harassment and bullying involve harmful behaviours conducted through online platforms, leading to significant psychological and emotional distress for victims. Digital sexual harassment and bullying manifest in various forms like cyberstalking, deepfakes, impersonation etc. India has established several legal provisions to combat online harassment. While legal frameworks provide the necessary legal basis for action, technological solutions offer practical tools for detection, reporting, and support, enhancing the effectiveness of efforts to combat digital sexual harassment and bullying in India.

Key Words: Combating sexual harassment and bullying, Cyberstalking, Deepfakes, the Information Technology Act, 2000