Not reporting after watching pornography is also a crime!!!
The supreme Court's decision emphasizes that if you get a video of child pornography from somewhere, even if you did not take it intentionally, not reporting it to the police is a crime. If someone sees such a video and does not delete or destroy it or report it, he will have to pay a fine under Section 15 (1) of the POCSO Act.
For example, if someone gets a link from an unknown person and clicking on that link opens a child pornography video on his phone, then even if that person immediately closes the link, it will not be considered that he has deleted this video. This person will have to immediately report this incident to the authorities. If he does not do so, he will be considered a criminal.
Supreme court interprets Section 15 of the POCSO Act
According to Section 15 of the POCSO Act, watching, keeping or disseminating child pornography is a crime. The supreme Court's interpretation is important in this matter. The court has described three types of crimes under this section. Not deleting or reporting child pornography: If you have child pornography and do not delete it or report it to the police, it is also a crime.
Sending, showing or disseminating child pornography: If you send, show or disseminate child pornography to others, it is also a crime.
Possessing child pornography for business: If you possess child pornography for sale or purchase, it is also a crime.
The POCSO Act was amended in 2019 and three linked offences were introduced under sections 15(1), (2) and (3), each with an increased punishment.
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