Someone has my video of using cuss words and vulgar language

[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:06 pm

This was around 2022-23 and we were a group friends doing random shit. I don’t remember the exact context but after a while I used “Areh Wo C-word” and used a lot more vulgar language. Now after few years this guy is blackmailing me to post this shit on reddit/insta and make it viral, can anyone pls help ? They already uploaded it on a group chat

which I left 2 years ago.

What legal options do I have ?

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[Alphastar4420]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:09 pm

Was that C word a casteist slur?

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:09 pm

No, It’s chu****

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[Alphastar4420]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:10 pm

Bruh you are overthinking this imo. The probability of that video becoming viral is insanely small. There are thousands of videos of slurs uploaded daily.

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:12 pm

But I do not wish that video to be uploaded…I have severe overthinking problem and also don’t like my pictures being clicked….I can not even explain it to you that how much tense I am after someone else has a video of mine.

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[Alphastar4420]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:18 pm

hmm I am not a lawyer but I hope someone will help you out here. Good luck

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:10 pm

I used a lot more vulgar language but it was a private setting…. nothing off limit

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[Brightsanjay9083]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:09 pm

If someone is threatening to leak an old video to embarrass or harm you, that could legally count as criminal intimidation under Section 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Since they are doing this online, it may also come under provisions of the IT Act if they attempt to spread it further.

The fact that they have already uploaded it in a group chat means this is not an empty threat, so it is important to act quickly. You can take steps to shut this down before it escalates. There are legal ways to force them to stop, and if needed, even get action taken against them.

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:13 pm

Thanks, really helpful

Should I go to police to file a complaint or interact with a lawyer directly ?

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[Brightsanjay9083]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:18 pm

Filing a police complaint can be an option. But if you want to handle this strategically and avoid unnecessary complications, a legal notice might dissuade him from acting this way further and also help you avoid the hassle of engaging with the police, etc.

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[User_0d1c3fe3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:19 pm

A lawyer will be enough
They will shit their pants on 1 notice.
Police once involved can’t be removed

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:20 pm

But that doesn’t guarantee the fact they will remove the video

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[User_0d1c3fe3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:22 pm

Get a good Lawyer,he will straighten them up
Involve police after consulting lawyer not the other way around ie Consult Lawyer after involving police.

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:22 pm

Thanks I will look out for this option

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[Brightsanjay9083]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:26 pm

If you need help, please feel free to reach out. Lawyer here, based in Delhi.

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:19 pm

Do you think i should first converse with parents instead of legal action ?

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[Brightseeker9869]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:19 pm

If you know who’s the person, things could end up pretty quickly and most likely that person would come up apologising at you. If it’s anonymous, it would require some additional effort. Lawyer here based in Delhi

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:21 pm

Yes, I know the person. He lives 2 blocks away from my home. (I am in a different town rn for college)

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[User_caf936bb]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:34 pm

My suggestion would be to first confide in your family. Talk about the video very casually. But say how upset and scared you are that the guy might post it on social media. Once your parents are in the know a big weight will be shifted off of your shoulders, I promise you.
Let them handle it from them. Also, I agree that you should first consult a lawyer instead of going to the police.

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[Happydude9936]

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March 15, 2025 at 5:45 pm

Unless you’ve called out someone in the video it wouldn’t be much of an issue. Also in 2022 you weren’t even 18 so I dont think it’d do much

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:14 pm

What do you mean by called out someone ?

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[Happydude9936]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:16 pm

If you took someone’s name, or abused someone verbally.

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:16 pm

I said I used cuss words

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[Happydude9936]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:17 pm

Yeah, but did you direct it to someone?

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:18 pm

In the group no, it was a third person. We were joking

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[Happydude9936]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:19 pm

Did you take any names in the whole video is what I’m asking. If not then don’t pay attention to the guy, even if he uploads it won’t do shit

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:21 pm

No I did not. Well I am just scared about my repo…if someone saw that video where I am using vulgar language then……..

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[Happydude9936]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:23 pm

If your true nature is like how it is in the video, there’s no point even thinking about how it’ll affect your rapport.

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[User_ca631ae3]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:24 pm

No it isn’t, we were all friends just chilling 😭.

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[Happydude9936]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:25 pm

Chill out then, what do you have to lose if you’re not the person who you were before

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[Alphabro5700]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:02 pm

NAL. Just block and ignore, if he does something damaging you can proceed with legal action.

Don’t show weakness.

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[User_7d5342eb]

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March 15, 2025 at 6:22 pm

Just own it and don’t give it as much importance… it’s only cuss words …But like other posts said if you have evidence of them trying to extort you , it’s your turn to extort the shit out of them legally…

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[Braveseeker242]

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March 15, 2025 at 7:05 pm

File case of stalking and blackmail by visiting police station

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