Official Text
“Whoever publishes, transmits, or causes to be published or transmitted in electronic form, any material which is obscene or pornographic.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Publishing or transmitting material.
- In electronic form.
- Obscene or pornographic content.
Potential Defenses:
- No obscene content.
- Legitimate material.
- Authorized publication.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Sharing pornographic content online, distributing obscene material, cyber pornography.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Legitimate content, authorized material, or lawful publications.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 5 years, and Fine