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Child pornography, POCSO
What is POCSO Act? All you need to know about the stringent law after Supreme Court's big ruling on child porn
Enacted in 2012, the Act was amended in 2019, with the aim to curb child pornography and implement stringent measures against individuals guilty of committing or recording sexual crimes against children.
Viewing, storing child sexual exploitative and abuse material an offence under POCSO, IT Act, says Supreme Court
Supreme Court on September 23, 2024 held holds that storage and private viewing of child sexually exploitative abuse material an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Watching, downloading child pornography are offences under POCSO Act, says Supreme Court
The apex court suggested Parliament consider amending the term 'child pornography' with "child sexually abusive and exploitative material" by bringing changes in law, and asked the courts not to use the term 'child pornography'.
Storage of pornography involving children an offence under POCSO Act if not reported, rules SC
With its judgment, the two-judge bench set aside a Madras HC order quashing criminal proceedings against a man accused of downloading pornography involving children.
Watching child porn a crime under POCSO: SC
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held that watching and downloading child pornography are offences under the POCSO Act and the information technology law. The apex court suggested Parliament consider amending the term ‘child pornography’ with “child sexually abusive and exploitative material” by bringing changes in law,
Child Pornography A Crime Under POCSO Act: Supreme Court
Downloading and watching child pornography is an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Supreme Court ruled in a landmark judgment on the stringent law to prevent child abuse.
Watching child porn a crime under POCSO Act or not? SC to decide today
The Supreme Court will pronounce on Monday its verdict on a plea challenging a Madras High Court ruling that watching child pornography in private would not fall within the scope of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Supreme Court Urges Parliament to Amend POCSO Act on Child Exploitation Terms
The Supreme Court has called on Parliament to amend the POCSO Act, replacing 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abusive material.' This decision overturns a Madras High Court ruling and emphasizes the need for more accurate terminology to reflect the severity of the offences.
Watching child porn a crime under POCSO Act or not? SC to decide on Sep 23
The Supreme Court will pronounce on Monday its verdict on a plea challenging a Madras High Court ruling that watching child pornography in private would not fall within the scope of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Watching child porn can be POCSO offence if intention is to share or profit: SC
The Supreme Court has urged Parliament to amend the POCSO Act, replacing 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM)' to better reflect the nature of the crime. The court also ruled that merely viewing or storing such material with intent to share or profit is an offence under the Act.
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Parliament should consider bringing amendment to POCSO Act: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the POCSO Act for ...
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POCSO Act: Delhi High Court Issues Directions For Disbursal Of Compensation To Child Victims By DSLSA
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued directions for disbursal of compensation to the child victims of sexual abuse under ...
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POCSO accused in judicial custody dies, police say he developed epileptic seizure
The NM Joshi Marg police station, under who's jurisdiction Arthur Road jail falls, registered a case of accidental death and ...
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FIRs filed against two under POCSO Act
Nashik police have filed FIRs against two individuals under the POCSO Act for the sexual abuse of minors in separate incidents. One case involves a stepfather abusing his stepdaughter, while another ...
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Imparting Sex Education & Awareness About POCSO Act Obligation Of Governments : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has interpreted the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) to hold that governments ...
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