Mere possession of child pornography without intent to distribute does not constitute an offense under POCSO Act or IT Act: Kerala HC
Read Full ArticleMerely downloading or watching child pornography on ones personal electronic device is not an offence under the POCSO Act and the IT Act, the Madras High Court recently ruled. The Court also highlighted the grappling issue of porn addiction among the Gen-Z.
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