Cyber Law

When Tech Giants Face Child Protection Laws โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Digital Dilemma That's Changing Everything

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine if the very tools that connect us became pathways for unthinkable harm to our most innocent children. What happens when social media giants fail to report child sexual exploitation material? This episode unravels a legal maze that's reshaping digital responsibility forever.

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why saying "it was auto-downloaded" won't save you anymore
  • โš–๏ธ How reporting to foreign NGOs isn't enough - you must tell Indian police
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The "safe harbor" protection that tech companies are losing fast
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Why possession + failure to report = criminal intent (even without viewing)

๐Ÿš€ Landmark Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Just Rights for Children Alliance vs. S. Harish - The 2024 Supreme Court bombshell that changed everything
  • โญ State of Maharashtra vs. Maruti - Why reporting is the bedrock of child protection
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Surjit Khanna vs. State of Haryana - The mother who learned you can't delegate your duty to report

๐ŸŽฏ The New Reality for Tech Platforms:

  • ๐Ÿšจ Simply removing content isn't enough - you must report to Indian authorities
  • โšก POCSO Act now overrides IT Act's safe harbor protections
  • ๐Ÿ”’ "We didn't know" defense crumbles when you fail to report

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This isn't just about tech companies - it's about every single person's mandatory duty to protect children. By the end, you'll understand why this Supreme Court decision is reshaping digital India's legal landscape!

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Cyber LawBy Sharad Bansal