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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (23 SEPTEMBER 2024)

by | Sep 23, 2024

WATCHING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY WITHOUT DOWNLOAD AMOUNTS TO POSSESSION: SC

Case Title: Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish 

Recently the Supreme Court of India passed a judgement regarding watching child pornographic. The Sc ruled that even watching without downloading is also a form of ‘’possession’’ under Section15 of POCSO ACT. The ruling highlighted Section 15 which states the offence of possessing child pornographic material. The SC mentioned doctrine of constructive possession which means if control over pronographic material is exercised without deleting or reporting it to the concerned authorities.

Legal Framework:
  1. Section 15, POCSO Act: Related to offence of storing or possessing child pornography.
  2. Doctrine of Constructive Possession: Extends possession beyond physical storage.
  3. Obligation to report or delete child pornographic content.

Source: Supreme Court of India

SUBRAMANIAN SWAMY FILES PIL ON ADULTERATED GHEE IN TIRUPATI LADDU

Case Title: Dr. Subramanian Swamy v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.

Recently a Pil has been filed in the Supreme Court of India by Subramanian Swamy regarding the investigation of use of ghee in preparation of Tirupati Laddus. Petitioner demanded a committee under retired judges to oversee the investigation and verify the forensic results of the investigation on adulterated ghee used while making laddus during previous YSRCP ruling.

Legal Framework:

  1. Article 32: Writs of the Supreme Court and Right to approach the Supreme Court for violation of fundamental rights.
  2. PIL to ensure transparency in temple management.
  3. Committee for forensic investigation.

Source: Supreme Court of India

SEX EDUCATION MUST BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE CHILD PORN CONSUMPTION: SC

Case Title: Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish 

The Supreme Court urged the Union to implement comprehensive sex education to curb child sexual exploitation. Misconceptions about sex education as a Western concept hinder its implementation. The judgment also called for legislative amendments to replace “child pornography” with “child sexual exploitative and abuse material.”

Legal Framework:

  1. POCSO Act: Section 15 criminalizes possession and storage of child porn.
  2. Directive for comprehensive sex education to reduce child exploitation.
  3. Suggested amendment to replace “child pornography” terminology.

Source: Supreme Court of India

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

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