Internet Trolling: Analyzing the Legal Myths and Facts
Salil Shringarpure1, Jyoti Dharam2
1Dr. Salil Shringarpure, Assistant Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune (Maharashtra), India.
2Dr. Jyoti Dharam, Assistant Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune (Maharashtra), India.
Manuscript received on 02 September 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 12 September 2019 | Manuscript Published on 23 September 2019 | PP: 1429-1431 | Volume-8 Issue-5C, May 2019 | Retrieval Number: E12050585C19/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.E1205.0585C19
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Abstract: The internet and social media is bringing the world closer. It keeps us connected as it is not possible for people to carry any social visits personally due to their hectic schedule. However trolling is a menace in the age of internet and social media. Some people with malicious intentions tend to misuse the social media platforms and thereby cause trouble to other innocent users. Therefore a person who opens an account on social media shall behave in a civilized way and use the social media in decent way so that there is no trouble caused to other social media users.
Keywords: Social Media, Trolling, Defamation, Sexual Harassment, Cyber Crimes.
Scope of the Article: Social Networks