This section says it's illegal to share or create sexually explicit content online that could corrupt people. If you do this, you could go to jail and pay a fine. The punishment gets worse if you do it again.
Up to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹5 lakh for the first conviction; up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh for subsequent convictions.
A creates a website with explicit images and videos. B shares this website link on social media. Both A and B can be punished under this section.
- •You have the right to report any obscene content you find online to the police.
- •You can ask the platform to remove the content.
- •You can protect your children by using parental control tools.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Information Technology Act
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