BNS Section 318 - Cyber Child Exploitation

Whoever uses computer resources or electronic communication to exploit, groom, or harm minors, including sharing or distributing child exploitation material.

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Non-bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

“Whoever uses computer resources or electronic communication to exploit, groom, or harm minors, including sharing or distributing child exploitation material.”

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • Using computer resources or electronic communication.
  • To exploit, groom, or harm minors.
  • Including sharing exploitation material.

Potential Defenses:

  • No exploitation or harm.
  • Legitimate communication.
  • Authorized activities.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

Online grooming of minors, sharing child exploitation material, cyber exploitation of children.

What Doesn't Constitute:

Legitimate communication with minors, authorized educational content, or lawful activities.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 10 years, and Fine

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