What Is the Law Against Sharing Sexually Explicit Content Online?
The Information Technology Act contains a specific provision dealing with sexually explicit electronic material. Whether a particular post, message or video falls within the provision depends on the statutory language and facts.
Section 67A
Section 67A addresses publishing or transmitting material containing specified sexually explicit acts or conduct in electronic form. The provision sets out imprisonment and fines for first and subsequent convictions. citeturn0search24
Section 67
Section 67 separately addresses specified obscene material in electronic form. citeturn0search15
Section 67B
Where a child is depicted in sexually explicit material, Section 67B may apply. Such material should not be copied, downloaded or circulated. Report it through the official reporting route. citeturn0search17turn0search0
Reporting
The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal provides online reporting for cybercrime and specific reporting facilities for sexually explicit content and women/children-related cybercrime. citeturn0search0
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Legal disclaimer: This content is for general information and is not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. The applicability of any law depends on the facts and evidence. No particular FIR registration, arrest, content removal, investigation result or case outcome can be guaranteed.