Do you record the other person's conversation without asking? Know how much punishment you can get.

Today's era is called the digital era. Where it gives a lot of convenience to the people. But sometimes problems arise. Imagine you are talking to someone. You are speaking openly. But you do not know that the other person is recording your voice.

Today everyone has a smartphone. And recording is done in one tap. Many people use it as evidence. Some in the name of their self-protection. But is it right to record someone's conversation without permission and is it legal?

According to Indian law, if you record someone's conversation without his consent. Then it is considered a violation of his right to privacy. Especially then. When that recording is shared with someone else or posted on social media, it is not just unethical. It can also be criminal.

Under Section 356 (defamation) of the Indian Penal Code (BNS), Section 357 (insult to modesty), and Section 66E of the IT Act, recording and spreading it without permission is a legal offense. For this, you can be imprisoned for up to 3 years and fined. If the matter is sensitive, then the case can be even more serious.

The Supreme Court of India has considered the right to privacy as a fundamental right. That is, if a person records your private conversation and shares it somewhere, then you can take legal action against him. And the court takes it seriously. Especially when it affects your image or mental state.

In some cases, the recording can be legal. Like if you yourself are a part of that conversation and that recording is being done to catch a crime. But still, sharing it publicly can become a separate crime. Therefore, caution is necessary.

Today, where everyone has smartphones at their disposal, doing such things has become easy. But secretly recording anyone's conversation is not only wrong. But it can also open the door to trouble in your future. So stay away from it.