Storage of Child Pornography Without Deletion or Reporting Shows Intent to Transmit, Constitutes Offence Under POCSO Act: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has set aside a controversial judgment by the Madras High Court, reinforcing the stringent measures under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The court clarified that merely storing child pornography, without deleting or reporting it, indicates an intention to transmit such material, which is a punishable offense. Background of the Case The case arose from a complaint…