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Obscenity under the Information Technology Act, 2000 1. Introduction The concept of obscenity has evolved over time — what was once considered immoral or indecent has changed with society’s growth and exposure to media and technology. However, with the rapid expansion of the Internet , social media , and digital platforms , a new problem has emerged — the easy creation, sharing, and access of obscene and sexually explicit material online. The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) was enacted to address cybercrimes, including the transmission of obscene content through electronic means . The Act was India’s first attempt to regulate behavior in cyberspace and protect users, especially women and children , from online exploitation. 2. Meaning and Nature of Obscenity The IT Act itself does not define the word “obscenity.” To understand the concept, courts often refer to Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) . Definition under Section 292 IPC: A publication, book,...