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Domestic policy change

Karnataka Mandates FIRs for Revenge Porn

Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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Attention
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The new directive by India — Karnataka is expected to increase legal protection for individuals against online harassment, potentially leading to a safer digital environment. This could indirectly benefit technology companies operating in the region by fostering greater trust in digital platforms, though it may also increase compliance burdens for social media companies to remove objectionable content promptly.

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Event Summary

The state of India — Karnataka has issued a statewide standing order, championed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge and formalized by DGP Saima Saleem, making it mandatory for police to register First Information Reports (FIRs) in cases of revenge pornography, sextortion, and unauthorized sharing of private images and videos. The directive clarifies that consent to record does not imply consent to share, and any unauthorized distribution is a cognizable offense. Police officers are instructed to invoke relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, 2023, and the Information Technology Act, 2000. The order also emphasizes a victim-centric approach, including registering Zero FIRs for jurisdictional issues, preserving electronic evidence, and coordinating with cybercrime units. Failure to comply will result in departmental action against officers.

Entities Involved
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India — Karnataka
The state of India — Karnataka has implemented a new standing order to combat online harassment and protect digital privacy, which is expected to improve legal protections for its citizens.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Priyank Kharge
Priyank Kharge, the Home Minister of India — Karnataka, announced and championed the new directive, emphasizing the distinction between consent to record and consent to share intimate content.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Saima Saleem
Saima Saleem, the Director General and Inspector General of Police for India — Karnataka, issued the detailed guidelines, formalizing the mandatory registration of FIRs.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 10.0
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