Allahabad High Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Circulating Woman’s Indecent Photos On WhatsApp

The Allahabad High Court has recently denied bail to a man accused of circulating indecent images of a woman via WhatsApp, emphasising the grave impact of digital crimes.

Justice Ajay Bhanot remarked that the misuse of digital technology is altering the face of crime and the public circulation of such images can “destroy lives.”

The accused, arrested in January 2025, faces charges under various BNS sections and Section 67A of the IT Act.

The Court also flagged the poor quality of cybercrime investigations and directed expedited trial proceedings, with the trial to be preferably concluded within a year. (Ramdev v. State of U.P.)