Bengaluru Woman Files Police Complaint Over Daughter's Alleged Sharing of Private Family Photos
A 49-year-old woman in Bengaluru has approached the police with a serious complaint, accusing her eldest daughter of secretly photographing her and sharing private images of her sister with a boyfriend. The incident has escalated into a legal case under various sections of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, highlighting concerns over digital privacy and family conflicts.
Details of the Complaint and Police Action
The woman filed the complaint with the Byatarayanapura police on February 5, 2026. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the issue began last month when the woman noticed her daughter on a video call with an unknown man. The daughter immediately disconnected the call, which raised suspicions. When questioned, the daughter avoided providing clear answers, and she refused to share her mobile phone password with her mother.
After hours of persuasion, the woman and her husband managed to gain access to their daughter's phone. Upon inspection, the woman discovered her own nude photos and videos stored on the device. Additionally, she found that nude images of her sister had been shared with a man. Messages retrieved from the phone indicated that the man had specifically requested such images, according to the complaint.
Escalation and Legal Implications
Fearful that the private material might have been distributed further, the woman deleted the images from the phone and instructed her daughter to cease all contact with the man. However, the situation deteriorated when the daughter started arguing with her parents about the incident. On February 5, the daughter left home, stating that she intended to marry her boyfriend.
A police officer involved in the case confirmed that the daughter and the man have been traced. The couple married on February 6 and registered their marriage at a sub-registrar's office. The officer added, We are also verifying the claims of the mother and have issued a notice to the couple to appear before the police. The police have registered the case under multiple legal provisions, including:
- Section 67 of the Information Technology Act for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form.
- Section 66(e) for violation of privacy by intentionally capturing or transmitting images of private areas without consent.
- Sections 79, 77, and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman, voyeurism, and stalking, respectively.
This case underscores the growing challenges of digital privacy within families and the legal recourse available under Indian law. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of the allegations and ensure justice is served.
