ONLINE HARRASMENT AND LEGAL GAPS IN DIGITAL PROTECTION

AUTHOR – SHAIK KHAJA GHAREEBAN NAWAZ S, LLM[CRIMINAL LAW] STUDENT AT CRESCENT SCHOOL OF LAW, B.S.ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, VANDALUR ,CHENNAI.

BEST CITATION – SHAIK KHAJA GHAREEBAN NAWAZ S, ONLINE HARRASMENT AND LEGAL GAPS IN DIGITAL PROTECTION, THE UNITED KINGDOM, AND THE UNITED STATES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (13) OF 2025, PG. 268-273, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

INTRODUCTION

In the digital age, social media, online forums, and instant messaging platforms have revolutionized communication, offering unprecedented opportunities for connection and expression. However, this same digital landscape has also become a breeding ground for online harassment—ranging from cyberbullying and stalking to doxxing and hate speech. Victims often face emotional distress, reputational harm, and even physical threats as harassment transcends the boundaries of the virtual world.