Headline
The Supreme Court of India asks for Clarification on Child Pornography Laws
Summary
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice in a petition challenging the order of the Kerala High Court that mere downloading of child pornography in a mobile phone will not be considered as an offense under POCSO ACT OR IT ACT.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Just Rights for Children Alliance vs. Sebin Thomas
- Name of Justices : CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra
- Automatic or accidental downloading of child pornography will not be considered an offense under POCSO Act or IT Act, ruled by Kerala High Court
Legal Insights
- The Supreme Court of India to clarify if mere possession or downloading in a mobile phone of child pornography will be said as an offense
- Challenge by the petitioner to the interpretation of Kerala High Court of Section 15(2) of POCSO Act and Section 67B of IT Act
Impact
- It will set a proper precedent clarification for cases related to child pornography
- It affects interpretation of laws protecting children from sexual offenses
Why it Matters
- It helps in providing justice for victims of child pornography
- It also strengthens the laws against child sexual exploitation.
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