Whoever publishes or transmits or causes to be published or transmitted in the electronic form any material which contains sexually explicit act or conduct 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 ten lakh rupees and in the event of second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and also with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.
Section 67A: Punishment for publishing or transmitting of material containing sexually explicit act, etc., in electronic form
Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000)State Act of Tamil Nadu · Act 21 of 2000
Where this provision sits
| Act | Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act 21 of 2000) |
|---|---|
| Section | 67A |
| Marginal note | Punishment for publishing or transmitting of material containing sexually explicit act, etc., in electronic form |
| Jurisdiction | State of Tamil Nadu |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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