Cyberbullying involves bullying through digital devices and online platforms. It can occur through text, apps, social media, or games where people can view, share, or participate in online content. A 2018 study found that 37% of Indian children reported being cyberbullied, higher than many other countries. Cyberbullying is often motivated by entertainment, power, social status, social pressure, or revenge. It can have serious negative effects on victims' mental health and well-being, potentially leading to depression, low self-esteem, health problems, and suicidal thoughts. Indian law includes provisions under the IT Act and IPC to address cyberbullying.

1. By Jyoti S. Patil

2. WHAT IS CYBER BULLYING?
 Cyberbullying is
bullying that
takes place over
digital devices
like cell phones,
computers, and
tablets.
 Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps or
online in social media or gaming where people can view,
participate in, or share content.

3. CYBER BULLYING WORLDWIDE
• 2018
Country Children
Cyberbullied %
India 37
Brazil 29
United
States
26
South
Africa
26
Belgium 25
Japan 5

4. WHY CYBER BULLYING?
 Entertainment
 Power
 Social Status
 Social Pressure
 Motivated by Revenge

5. EFFECTS OF CYBER BULLYING
• Humiliation
• Violence
• Depression
• Low Self esteem
• Health Problems
• Suicidal Thoughts

6. CYBER BULLYING LAWS IN INDIA
• Sec 67 of Information Technology Act.
• Sec 66E of Information Technology Act.
• Sec 507 of Indian Penal Code.