Pornographic Content Legal Action India

Pornographic Content Legal Action India

Indian law regulates certain categories of obscene and sexually explicit electronic content. The legal position depends on what the material contains, how it was created or obtained, how it was published or transmitted, and the circumstances of the incident.

Relevant Information Technology Act provisions

Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 addresses publishing or transmitting specified obscene material in electronic form. Section 67A addresses publishing or transmitting material containing specified sexually explicit acts or conduct in electronic form. Section 67B specifically addresses material depicting children in sexually explicit acts. citeturn0search15turn0search2

If you received or discovered illegal content

Do not unnecessarily forward or redistribute the material. Preserve relevant evidence such as the URL, account details, screenshots, date and time, and report the incident through an appropriate official channel.

Cybercrime reporting

The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal provides online cybercrime reporting, including reporting routes for women/children-related crime and other cybercrime. It also provides a facility for reporting abuse to social-media intermediaries. citeturn0search0turn0search5

SPG Legal Consultancy can assist with evidence review, complaint preparation and legal guidance concerning unlawful or obscene electronic content.