Do not accept friend requests from strangers.
Do not share personal details.
Avoid intimate chats.
Don't give away personal pictures.
In case of harassment, don't delay filing a complaint.
It depends on the section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) under which the case is booked. "The fine could range from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. The punishment could also include imprisonment of up to seven years," says a senior policeman. If the offender has used a real Facebook account, he is charged under a single section of the IPC. If a fake account is used, multiple sections come into play, he says.
(Published 23 April 2018, 07:01 IST)