Question

Which of the following scenarios is punishable under Section 67A?

• A. Sharing a news article containing adult content
• B. Uploading a video of a sexually explicit act on social media
• C. Downloading a non-sexually explicit image from a public domain
• D. Sending a work related email without explicit consent

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Uploading a video of a sexually explicit act on social media

Section 67A: Punishment for publishing or transmitting material containing sexually explicit act, etc., in electronic form

Definition:

Section 67A of the IT Act criminalizes the act of publishing or transmitting material in electronic form that contains sexually explicit acts or conduct.

'Whoever publishes or transmits or causes to be published or transmitted in the electronic form, any material which contains sexually explicit acts or conduct shall be punished.'

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.