How to Report Illegal Sexual Content Online in India?

If you encounter suspected illegal sexual content online, especially child sexual abuse material or non-consensual intimate content, report it promptly and avoid redistributing the material.

Step 1: Preserve identifying information

Record the URL, username, account identifier and date/time. Take screenshots only where appropriate and safe. Do not create additional copies of prohibited material unnecessarily.

Step 2: Use the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

The Government’s National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal provides reporting routes for women/children-related cybercrime and other cybercrime. Its FAQ states that the portal caters to online Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material and sexually explicit content such as specified rape/gang-rape content. citeturn0search0

Step 3: Report suspect URLs or accounts

The portal also provides a “Report Suspect” facility for website URLs, WhatsApp numbers, Telegram handles, phone numbers, email IDs and social-media URLs. citeturn0search8

Step 4: Report directly to the platform

The portal provides a “Report Abuse to Social Media Intermediary” facility with links to platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and YouTube. citeturn0search5

Important

If the material involves a child, do not download, forward or otherwise circulate it. Use the official reporting mechanism.

SPG Legal Consultancy can assist with legal guidance and complaint preparation for suspected unlawful sexual content.

Need Legal Assistance?

If you are dealing with obscene content, sexually explicit material, unlawful sharing, WhatsApp or Instagram content, non-consensual intimate images or suspected illegal sexual content, consider taking prompt legal advice. SPG Legal Consultancy can assist with evidence review, cybercrime complaint preparation and legal strategy.

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.