Ever hit the record button during a heated conversation? Careful—this could land you in legal trouble.

Under Indian law, there is no specific statute that criminalizes recording your own conversations. If you’re a party to the call, it’s generally legal. But sharing it without consent? That can trigger charges under Section 72 of the IT Act and even defamation under IPC Sections 499-500.

Recording someone else’s call without being part of it is outright illegal, falling under privacy violations and wiretapping laws. Courts have accepted call recordings as evidence in disputes like matrimonial or employment cases, provided they aren’t illegally obtained.

📌 Bottom line: Record for personal safety? Mostly fine. Leak it? Prepare for court drama.