Cheshta TaterCo-Founder, Rightantra If you have reached to this post, it is obvious that you have access to the Internet––a global storage of information. As of 2019, 33% of internet users in India are minors (people under 18 years of age). And well, what is not to love about the internet––it connects you to your friends, provides access to loads of entertainment, and allows you to learn things by just clicking on a hyperlink. It makes life is good and easy. Then what’s the problem? You’re probably sick of listening to parents and teachers telling you to keep your device down (even though they are continuously using theirs). While I don’t particularly endorse 24X7 usage of your devices, I understand the inherent need, and even the desire to be online. All I suggest here is: If you’re going to be online, know what is and can go wrong, and what solutions are available to children like you. Apart from the negative impact that the continued usage of mobiles and laptops has on your physical health and the pressures of the internet, have on your mental health, it is highly possible that when surfing the web, you have suffered a legal injury. Now, what’s a legal injury? In the simple words, when any harm is caused to you because someone else broke the law, you suffer a legal injury. When you’re not aware of the law, it could be difficult for you to identify if you have suffered a legal injury. So let’s look at one of the most common threats to internet users.
Cyber-Bullying You’re probably aware of the concept of ‘bullying’. It occurs when someone is constantly cruel or aggressive towards another. It could be as simple as name-calling or as dreadful as a beating. When the same thing happens on the internet, it’s called ‘cyber-bullying’. Now you may think that it is not as harmful as physical bullying because no one can hit you, but that is not what the case is. For instance, you know who is your bully is, when it happens offline. But there are very high chances that your cyber-bully is anonymous or bullies you with another name when cyber-bullying takes place. Cyber-bullying can happen through social media (publicly or privately), e-mails, SMS, or even through gaming platforms. Below are some examples of cyber-bullying:
It is in your hands whether you want to be victim or the hero of your own life. If you ever feel that you’re being cyber-bullied, tell your parents, teachers, close friends, or even us, here at Rightantra. You can report cyber-bullying by simply sending an email to [email protected] with your complaint. Make sure to take screenshots for proof and send them across as well. It is only when you stand up for your rights that you can inspire so many others to complain against cyber-bullying and prevent incidents of such bullying from taking place again. Please note that this is NOT legal advice but the legal opinion of the author and is for informational purposes only.
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