IPC Section 227
IPC Section 227 — Maliciously sending letters with intent to cause distress or anxiety
Text of Section 227 (Simplified):
Whoever, with intent to cause distress or anxiety to any person, sends to that person or to any other person any letter, electronic communication, or other document which is indecent or obscene, or which contains a threat, or which is false and known or believed to be false by the sender, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Explanation:
1. Who is punished?
Anyone who sends a letter, electronic message, or document.
2. Nature of the communication:
The letter/message/document sent must be either:
Indecent or obscene in nature, or
Contain a threat, or
Be false and the sender knows or believes it to be false.
3. Intent:
The sender must have the intention to cause distress or anxiety to the recipient or to any other person.
4. Medium:
The law covers letters, electronic communications (like emails, texts, social media messages), or any other documents.
5. Punishment:
Imprisonment: Up to 1 year, or
Fine, or
Both
6. Example:
Sending a threatening message or a false letter to someone intending to cause them worry or fear.
Sending obscene or indecent content to someone to harass or disturb them.
Summary:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Act | Sending threatening, false, or obscene communications |
| Intent | To cause distress or anxiety |
| Medium | Letter, electronic communication, document |
| Punishment | Up to 1 year imprisonment and/or fine |
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