CYBERLAW ...... ((Mehran))

Orkut Fake Profile cases

Orkut.com is a very popular online community and social networking website. Orkut users can search for and interact with people who share the same hobbies and interests. They can create and join a wide variety of online communities. The profiles of Orkut members are publicly
viewable.
1. A fake profile of a woman is created on Orkut. The profile displays her correct name and contact information (such as address, residential phone number, cell phone number etc). Sometimes it even has her photograph.
The problem is that the profile describes her as a prostitute or a woman of “loose character”
who wants to have sexual relations with anyone. Other Orkut members see this profile and start calling her at all hours of the day asking for sexual favours. This leads to a lot of harassment for the victim and also defames her in society.
2. An online hate community is created. This community displays objectionable information
against a particular country, religious or ethnic group or even against national leaders and
historical figures.
3. A fake profile of a man is created on Orkut. The profile contains defamatory information
abut the victim (such as his alleged sexual weakness, alleged immoral character etc)