Watching Woman Or Capturing Her Images Not Voyeurism U/S 354C IPC Unless In Circumstances Where She Would Expect Privacy: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that watching or capturing images of a woman in her house without her consent constitutes voyeurism under Section 354C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court emphasized the importance of privacy and the need to protect individuals from such invasive acts. This decision came in a case where the accused was found guilty of capturing images of a woman without her knowledge. The court’s ruling underscores the significance of upholding privacy rights and the legal consequences of violating them.