Section 67A (IT ACT, 2000) – Sexually explicit content publication online

Information Technology Act, 2000

Section 67A IT Act – Sexually explicit content publication online

🔹 Short Note (Hindi)

Agar koi online sexually explicit photos, videos ya content share, publish ya forward karta hai, toh Section 67A ke tahat uspar criminal action ho sakta hai. Yeh law internet par vulgar ya obscene sexual material spread karne ko rokta hai.

🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)

Section 67A IT Act un cases par lagu hota hai jahan kisi bhi digital platform—jaise WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, websites, apps, email ya cloud par—sexual activity dikhane wala content upload, forward, share ya sell kiya jata hai.

Is section mein sexually explicit acts, nudity aur pornographic content ka transmission, publishing ya advertisement illegal maana jaata hai.

First offence par bhi arrest, fine aur jail ka provision hai.

🔹 Main Conditions

• Content sexually explicit ho (sexual act clearly shown ho)
• Content online circulate, forward, display ya publish kiya gaya ho
• Intentional transmission ya access provide kiya gaya ho
• WhatsApp, site, app, cloud, email sab platforms cover hote hain

🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)

Internet par pornographic ya sexually explicit photo, video ya material upload, bechna, bhejna, forward ya circulate karna crime hai — chahe consent ho ya na ho.

🔹 Example

Ravi ne ek private sexual video Telegram group me share ki. Group members ne aage forward kar diya. Complaint hone par Section 67A ke tahat police ne case register karke arrest kiya.

🔹 Key Legal Points

• Pehla offence: Up to 5 years jail + ₹10 lakh tak fine
• Repeat offence: Up to 7 years jail + higher fine
• Consent dene par bhi offence ban sakta hai
• Private chat forwarding bhi covered hai
• Police directly arrest kar sakti hai (cognizable offence)

🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice

• Kabhi bhi koi sexual video ya image forward, save ya publish na kare
• “Masti”, “jokes” ya “friends group” bhi excuse nahi banta
• Complaint individually ya cyber cell mein file ho sakti hai
• Digital footprints delete nahi hote — proof mil hi jata hai

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