IT Act Section 67
in Pune
Section 67 of the IT Act 2000 penalises publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form. Section 67A covers sexually explicit material, and Section 67B addresses material depicting children. These provisions are particularly relevant for morphed images, deepfakes, and leaked intimate images.
- →Publishing or transmitting obscene electronic content is punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment
- →Section 67A for sexually explicit material: up to 5 years imprisonment
- →Morphed images designed to degrade or harm can qualify as obscene under Section 67
- →IT Rules 2021 mandates emergency removal within 24 hours for content depicting nudity
IT Act Section 67 for content removal in Pune.
For morphed images, deepfakes, and non-consensual intimate image cases, Section 67 provides emergency legal grounds for removal that are faster and stronger than defamation law. RepuLex combines Section 67 with Section 79 notices for morphed image cases — dual-ground notices are harder for platforms to resist.
Section 67 is narrower than defamation law — it requires the content to be obscene or sexually explicit. General defamatory content (false fraud allegations, fake reviews) is handled through Section 79 and IPC 499/500 instead.
How does IT Act Section 67 apply to content removal in Pune?+
For morphed images, deepfakes, and non-consensual intimate image cases, Section 67 provides emergency legal grounds for removal that are faster and stronger than defamation law. RepuLex combines Section 67 with Section 79 notices for morphed image cases — dual-ground notices are harder for platforms to resist. In Pune, RepuLex uses IT Act Section 67 alongside Bombay High Court filings to achieve permanent content removal. Bombay High Court provides additional enforcement jurisdiction for Maharashtra-based matters.
Can IT Act Section 67 be used to remove content targeting Pune businesses?+
Yes. IT Act Section 67 has national jurisdiction under Indian law — a notice or court proceeding initiated in Pune is effective against platforms and content originators across India. IT Act proceedings do not require you to prove where the content server is located.
What are the limitations of IT Act Section 67 for Pune cases?+
Section 67 is narrower than defamation law — it requires the content to be obscene or sexually explicit. General defamatory content (false fraud allegations, fake reviews) is handled through Section 79 and IPC 499/500 instead. For Pune clients, RepuLex assesses each case to determine which combination of legal provisions — IT Act, IPC 499/500, or Bombay High Court injunctions — will be most effective given the specific content and platform.
Use IT Act Section 67 to remove content in Pune.
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