This is the punishment for uploading pornographic videos on YouTube. Know the law.

Punishment for Posting Adult Content: From going to jail to paying a fine, you may have to suffer so much punishment for uploading pornographic videos on YouTube. So YouTube will also take this action.

Nowadays, the era is becoming completely digital. Now you can find all kinds of content online. Most of these are in video formata, which are available on YouTube. But some people upload pornographic videos in the pursuit of quick fame and earnings.

Which is not only wrong but there is also a strict punishment for it in India. If a person uploads porn or objectionable videos on a platform like YouTube. So it is a crime legally. There is a provision of punishment in such cases under the IT Act and the Indian Justice Code.

The government monitors these activities and strict action can be taken on receiving a complaint. Under Section 67 of the IT Act, it is a crime to upload pornographic content on an electronic platform. If caught for the first time, there can be a jail term of up to 3 years and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh.

If the same person does it again, the punishment increases even more. Apart from this, Section 67A is even more stringent. Under this, if sexually explicit content is uploaded, then for the first time itself, a jail term of 5 years and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh can be imposed.

In such cases, sections of the Indian Justice Code also apply. If someone spreads pornographic content, then he can be jailed for up to 2 years and fined. The punishment for showing such content to children is even more severe. The court gives strict verdicts in such cases.

YouTube's own guidelines are also clear. On uploading pornographic or sexual content, the video is first removed. Then a warning is given. And if someone does this repeatedly, then the channel is closed forever. YouTube policy is very strict regarding this.

If a user reports such a video after seeing it, then YouTube investigates that video. If needed, the platform itself also contacts legal agencies. That is, it can be said that uploading pornographic videos on YouTube can not only get you banned from your channel but can also lead to jail and fine.