VOYEURISM UNVEILED: LAW, PRIVACY & THE DIGITAL DILEMMA

AUTHOR – PALAK LUTHRA* & PROF. PARAS YADAV**

* STUDENT AT IILM UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA, INDIA

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT IILM UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA, INDIA

BEST CITATION – PALAK LUTHRA & PROF. PARAS YADAV,VOYEURISM UNVEILED: LAW, PRIVACY & THE DIGITAL DILEMMA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (7) OF 2026, PG. 403-408, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Imagine how horrifying it would be to discover that your most intimate moments were secretly recorded or shared without your consent. The fear, betrayal, and loss of control over one’s privacy can be devastating, leaving victims feeling vulnerable and helpless. More than just an invasion of space, voyeurism is a profound breach of dignity, made worse by technology, as social media and smartphones make it easier than ever for perpetrators to exploit their victims. Recognising this growing threat, Section 77 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, criminalises voyeurism in India, reinforcing the fundamental right to privacy. However, enforcement struggles to keep pace with evolving digital threats, making legal measures alone insufficient. This paper examines the legal system, key court rulings, the lasting impact on victims, and the dual role of media and technology in both enabling and combating voyeurism. Tackling this issue requires more than laws- it demands stronger enforcement, greater public awareness, and a societal shift to protect privacy and dignity in an increasingly digital world.

Keywords- Voyeurism, Privacy, Section 77, Right to Privacy, Technology, Social Media, Enforcement, Legal System, Victim Impact.