If someone shares or transmits online content showing children in sexual acts, they can be punished. The punishment depends on how many times they've done it. First time, it's up to 5 years in jail and a fine. Repeated offenses get a longer jail term.
Up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh for the first conviction; up to 7 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 lakh for subsequent convictions.
A person, A, shares a video online showing a child in a sexually explicit act. A can be arrested and punished under this section.
- •You have the right to report any online content that exploits children.
- •You can seek help from the police if you find such content.
📒 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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