In our society, people often comments without thinking of others. People make fun of a coarse, a thin, a black color, but you know that there is not only a legal crime but also a legal crime but also a legal crime? Let’s know what the Indian law says about it and what punishment can be given for such activities.
Why is this wrong?
First, think of the human perspective; To say someone’s self-esteem to say a rough, thin or black. This is weak the confidence of the people and sometimes can cause mental illnesses like depression. It has a profound effect on children and teens.
What does the Indian law say?
In India, everyone has the right to live with the honor under Article 21 of the Constitution. This means that no one can hurt your honor. Section 499, if any publicly makes the commentary comments about you, which causes your reputation, it comes under the matter of defamation. This can result in prison for two years or fine. Article 500: Under this, the accused is directly sentenced to two years in prison, fine, or both.
Section 504 – If a person dissolves with the intention of provoking someone, which can be a sentence to a year. Fine or both can be given.
What is the responsibility of the society?
The law is its place, but the changes in society comes from our thinking. Instead of making fun of the physical structure of others, we need to understand that everyone has its own beauty. Body-sheaming in the social media, bullying and offices in the office bullying and offices, all these weaken our humanity.
What should you do if this happens to you?
If something happens to you, tell your closets and if the matter is serious, enter the complaint to the police. Sometimes a small complaint may be the beginning of a major change. Furthermore, whenever you see such a similar incident around you, do not be silent.
Saying no words are not only words to say a rough, thin or black, are the painful words. We have to understand that some wrong words have a profound effect. If we want to create a sensitive society, we have to start from our home. Only so the society can be made small changes.