IPC Offenses: The Indian Penal Code (IPC) contains various provisions that can be invoked in cases of cyberbullying and online harassment. For example, Section 509 of the IPC deals with words, gestures, or acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman and can be applied in cases of online harassment.

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• Aamaira

  
  

• spreading lies about or posting embarrassing photos or videos of someone on social media

• sending hurtful, abusive or threatening messages, images or videos via messaging platforms

• impersonating someone and sending mean messages to others on their behalf or through fake accounts.

Face-to-face bullying and cyberbullying can often happen alongside each other. But cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint – a record that can prove useful and provide evidence to help stop the abuse.

Aahana

CyberBullying-

Various laws of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) listed under legal provisions can be used to fight cyberbullies. A National Cybercrime reporting portal has been established for complaints, and a few more government initiatives are discussed. From this I understood that there are various laws and there are legal provisions to fight against cyberbullying

A incident I have faced is someone being mean because i won against in a game. He was trying to get me emotional and he was trying really hard to make me cry physically. Then I reported him to the game and then he got banned.

-Rishabh-

But if you feel hurt or think others are laughing at you instead of with you, then the joke has gone too far. If it continues even after you’ve asked the person to stop and you are still feeling upset about it, then this could be bullying.

And when the bullying takes place online, it can result in unwanted attention from a wide range of people including strangers. Wherever it may happen, if you are not happy about it, you should not have to stand for it.

Call it what you will – if you feel bad and it doesn’t stop, then it’s worth getting help. Stopping cyberbullying is not just about calling out bullies, it’s also about recognizing that everyone deserves respect – online and in real life

Cyberbullying is like an online threat who bullies you. It can be anyone -- from your best friend to your enemy

Aamaira

• Mentally – feeling upset, embarrassed, stupid, even afraid or angry 

• Emotionally – feeling ashamed or losing interest in the things you love

• Physically – tired (loss of sleep), or experiencing symptoms like stomach aches and headaches 

The feeling of being laughed at or harassed by others, can prevent people from speaking up or trying to deal with the problem. In extreme cases, cyberbullying can even lead to people taking their own lives. 

Cyberbullying can affect us in many ways. But these can be overcome and people can regain their confidence and health.

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1. the government is putting safeties on phone so that there no cyber bullying.

   
   

If you think you’re being bullied, the first step is to seek help from someone you trust such as your parents, a close family member or another trusted adult.

In your school you can reach out to a counsellor, the sports coach or your favourite teacher – either online or in person.

And if you are not comfortable talking to someone you know, search for a helpline in your country to talk to a professional counsellor.

If the bullying is happening on a social platform, consider blocking the bully and formally reporting their behaviour on the platform itself. Social media companies are obligated to keep their users safe.

By Ishaan

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What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted.

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Daksh Sharan

cyberbullying is bullying but through technology. It takes place on messaging platforms, gaming sites, and other apps. It can affect someone's mental health and sometimes they can't sleep. The government has taken some measures to hopefully curb cyberbullying.

1. the POCSO act.

2. NCPCR toll free helpline for adolescents

3. Cyber Dost awareness campaign

4. Cyber Safe Initiative

   etc.

Lubhani

aamaira

By Ishaan

my understanding of cyberbullying is that cyberbullying is when someone is ,annoying and making fun of you. sometimes people who get cyberbullied can get mentally sick or sad. IT is best if you tell a adult.

aamaira

Block the person who is displaying the bullying behaviour. Unfriend them. Block calls and texts from their number. Change your privacy settings. Push them outside your social network.

Don’t respond to online bullying when you’re feeling hurt or angry. An angry response is usually just what the person doing the bullying is after. It’s better to distract yourself by doing something that makes you feel relaxed and positive.

Keep a record of any bullying messages or posts. Take screen shots or print off a hardcopy of emails or online conversations. Keep text messages saved on your phone.

Report the cyberbullying material to the social media site where it was posted. Social media services should remove cyberbullying material that is reported to them. The Office of the eSafety Commissioner explains how to do this.

If the social media service fails to remove the material within two days of your report, you can make a complaint to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.

And then, sign out, log off, and put your phone away. Put on some music, watch your favourite television show or organise to meet up with your friends. Do something to make yourself feel good.

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For bullying to stop, it needs to be identified and reporting it is key. It can also help to show the bully that their behaviour is unacceptable.

If you are in immediate danger, then you should contact the police or emergency services in your country.

Cyber bullying is the use of technology to threaten or target another person. This can take place on social media, games in which communication is used, Linkedln, etc. It can even harm our health and can cause mental illnesses, headaches, and many more. You should not just take it all in, if this happens, then talk about it to a trusted adult [like your parents], report the person then just try ignore the messages in the meantime. Do not respond to any stranger online or it could lead to cyber bullying.

Lubhani

aamaira

1. whenever this happens, it is best not to respond. just don't reply because bullies are looking for a response.

2. block and report the number on which this happens.

3. ask a trusted adult for help. they can be a parent or a facilitator.

   these steps can help you handle cyberbullying.

you can avoid cyberbullying by:

1. don't click on a suspicious or unknown site.

2. don't start chatting with people you don't know.

3. it is best to not accept any anonymous friend requests either [I got a friend request from a person when I didn't know him\her so I declined].