Legal Consequences of Sharing Obscene Content Online
Publishing or transmitting certain obscene or sexually explicit material online can attract criminal liability under the Information Technology Act. The exact provision depends on the content and conduct.
Section 67
Section 67 covers publishing or transmitting specified obscene material in electronic form. The first-conviction punishment can extend to three years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to five lakh rupees. citeturn0search15
Section 67A
Section 67A covers material containing specified sexually explicit acts or conduct. The first-conviction punishment can extend to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to ten lakh rupees. citeturn0search24
Content involving children
Section 67B separately addresses material depicting children in sexually explicit acts. Such material should never be downloaded, forwarded or circulated. Report it through the appropriate official route. citeturn0search17turn0search0
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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.