Watching pornography on Internet in India is not illegal act & is not punishable offence under the Information Technology Act, 2000. But under section section 67 of the Act transmiting or publishing the pornogrphic contents to others can put you in trouble. Section 67 provides Publishing of information which is obscene in electronic form. - Whoever publishes or transmits or causes to be published in the electronic form, any material which is lascivious or appeal to the prurient interest or if its effect is such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons who are likely, having regard to all relevant circumstances, to read, see or hear the matter contained or embodied in it, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees and in the event of a second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and also with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees.
2007-08-30 05:46:05
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answered by vijay m Indian Lawyer 7
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The law dealing with this subject is the Information Technology Act, 2000.
There are also certain specific laws to protect the dignity of women. In general it is illegal if you are caught doing it.
Pornography is not permited in the public domain.
2007-08-30 09:17:27
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answered by Pramod R 4
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it puts you behind the bar. IPC 292/ 62/ 62A - for 3 to 6 yrs
2007-09-03 05:35:19
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answered by Anonymous
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no specific law against it as long as u are watching it in the privacy of your home. It is not allowed in public cyber cafes.
2007-08-30 10:46:23
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answered by delta 7
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Instant castration.
2007-08-30 10:48:16
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answered by Anonymous
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Guess its your choice...
Don't know about India though.
2007-08-30 08:51:51
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answered by Mustbe 6
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hey ....only thing i prefer is u must be above 18 as all sites say.....!
2007-08-31 02:54:16
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answered by vj 2
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