Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in India

Blackmail by ex boyfriend

I was in a relationship with a wrong guy. He used to beat me torture me for pleasure. Now somehow i have managed to be away from that guy. This is guy is posting my pictures on net and I am dead afraid that he will post some pictures which may cause enormous social embarrassment to me and my family. I am unable to take my life ahead because of the constant fear. Kindly guide.


Asked on 10/05/08, 1:12 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Blackmail by ex boyfriend

File a police complaint as hiding such things is useless.(Complaint with cyber branch also)

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Answered on 10/05/08, 12:01 pm
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Blackmail by ex boyfriend

You should lodge a criminal case against him under DVA claiming that you had a 'live-in' relationship with him; you should also claim maintenance and residence.

If you are an adult, you should not feel shy of your relationship and be bold to call his bluff.

If you cannot muster confidence or you are shy of approaching the police,

just tell the boy of our advice and about your intentions to file a police/criminal complaint unless he apologise to you and return your pictures.

Posting of your pictures on net by him will be an offence. You can prevent it by taking timely steps.

At the cost of repetititon, you are advised to contact local police.

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Answered on 10/05/08, 12:21 pm
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Blackmail by ex boyfriend

You should lodge a criminal case against him under DVA claiming that you had a 'live-in' relationship with him; you should also claim maintenance and residence.

If you are an adult, you should not feel shy of your relationship and be bold to call his bluff.

If you cannot muster confidence or you are shy of approaching the police,

just tell the boy of our advice and about your intentions to file a police/criminal complaint unless he apologise to you and return your pictures.

Posting of your pictures on net by him will be an offence. You can prevent it by taking timely steps.

At the cost of repetititon, you are advised to contact local police.

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Answered on 10/05/08, 12:21 pm
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

Re: Blackmail by ex boyfriend

best possible way is to take your parents into confidence and they will talk to the boy and his parents regarding the blackmail. if the matter is sorted out amicably, you will save yourself from a lot of embarrassment. there are legal ways to teach that boy a lesson but there is no point taking any legal action at the cost of your own dignity.

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Answered on 10/06/08, 1:04 am


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