Supreme Court clarifies the scope of possession of child pornography under POCSO and IT Act. Mere possession or downloading of child pornography is not an offense under POCSO unless accompanied by intent to distribute or transmit. However, POCSO's strict provisions aim to protect children, considering child pornography's significant impact on societal welfare.
23 Sep 2024Scope of Section 15 of the POCSO: The primary legal issue was whether mere possession of child pornographic material without intent to distribut...





