Phone tapping is the interception of phone conversations without the knowledge of the parties involved. It is a serious offence in India and is punishable under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
Phone tapping is done by the government or private entities to monitor the activities of individuals or organizations. It is usually done to gather information or evidence for criminal investigations. However, it is illegal to tap someone’s phone without their permission or a court order.
The punishment for phone tapping in India is provided under Section 25 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. According to this section, any person who taps a phone without the permission of the person whose phone is being tapped is liable to be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Moreover, the aggrieved person can approach the Court against the person/company doing the Act in an unauthorized comportment under Section 26 (b) of the Indian Telegraphic Act which provides for the imprisonment of 3 years for persons held for unlawful interception.
The Indian Telegraph Act also provides for the seizure of any material used for phone tapping. Any person found guilty of phone tapping can also be fined up to Rs. 10,000.
In addition to the above, the Indian Penal Code also provides for punishment for phone tapping. According to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, anyone found guilty of phone tapping can be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
Phone tapping is a serious offence in India and is punishable under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. It is illegal to tap someone’s phone without their permission or a court order. The punishment for phone tapping in India is provided under Section 25 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code. Any person found guilty of phone tapping can be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. Moreover, the aggrieved person can approach the Court against the person/company doing the Act in an unauthorized comportment under Section 26 (b) of the Indian Telegraphic Act which provides for the imprisonment of 3 years for persons held for unlawful interception.