IT Act 67AChapter XI · Offences

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

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The offence at a glance

Punishment
up to 7 years, fine up to Rs 1000000
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class
  • Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
  • Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion

Sub-sections of this section carry different penalties; the maximum is shown.

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