Question

What is the maximum imprisonment for a first time offender under Section 67B?

• A. 3 years
• B. 5 years
• C. 7 years
• D. 10 years

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 5 years

Section 67B: Punishment for publishing or transmitting material depicting children in sexually explicit act, etc., in electronic form

Definition:

Section 67B of the IT Act is specifically aimed at curbing child pornography. It criminalizes the creation, publication, transmission, and distribution of material depicting children in sexually explicit acts or conduct in electronic form.

Punishments:

First Conviction:

1. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years.

2. Fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.

Second or Subsequent Conviction:

1. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years.

2. Fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.