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Cyberbullying is the modern evolution of traditional bullying, but the only difference is that digital technology is used for harassing, threatening, abusing, and humiliating people online. It is repeated and intentional to extract private information from others via smartphones, computers, and tablets, and circulate it incorrectly or falsely to manipulate or blackmail others. Unlike traditional bullying, it uses SMS, emails, or social media platforms. "In the digital age, the schoolyard bully has moved from the playground to the palm." Conventional bullying was less damaging compared to cyberbullying, as it could sometimes result in the person being psychologically damaged in various ways. State of Tamil Nadu v. Suhas Katti [2004] [First conviction in India for online harassment] The accused, Suhas Katti, was a family friend of the victim. After being rejected for a marriage proposal, he used derogatory and obscene language against her and even made her phone number public. This resulted in her receiving harassing calls from strangers. Finally, after leading her to approach the court, the internet service provider of the accused was traced as evidence by digital forensic experts, and he was sent to prison for two years. This case clearly shows that the courts are very serious about online harassment of women.