SC rules downloading, watching child porn an offence; lays down guidelines, legal consequences

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that downloading and watching child pornography is an offence under the POCSO and IT laws. It has recommended that Parliament enact an ordinance to redefine "child pornography" as "child sexually abusive and exploitative material."

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