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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding Section 67

    (Obscene Material) of the IT Act, 2000: Statement 1: Publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form is punishable under Section 67. Statement 2: The punishment under Section 67 is limited to fine only. Statement 3: Repeat offence under Section 67 attracts higher punishment. Statement 4: Section 67 does not apply to materials having scientific or artistic value. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1, 3, and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 1 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 67 penalizes obscene material transmission—Statement 1 is correct. Punishment includes both imprisonment and fine—Statement 2 is incorrect. Repeat offences have enhanced punishment—Statement 3 is correct. Artistic/scientific merit may provide exemption—Statement 4 is correct. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct.

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