- The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it is actively contemplating a specific law to deal with child pornography and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). - Currently, such offences are primarily addressed through provisions of the POCSO Act and the Information Technology (IT) Act, but legal nuances regarding viewing, downloading, and possessing CSAM have required more comprehensive and explicit legislative intervention. - The Supreme Court has been examining issues related to online child sexual abuse material and the obligations of tech intermediaries to prevent its circulation. - **POCSO Act:** India's primary legislation enacted in 2012 to protect children from sexual assault, harassment, and pornography, providing rigorous punitive measures and child-friendly judicial procedures. - **Information Technology Act:** A 2000 statute providing legal recognition for electronic transactions and penalizing cybercrimes, including Section 67B which specifically punishes the creation, browsing, or downloading of child sexual abuse material. **Introduction** The Centre told the Supreme Court that it is contemplating enacting a dedicated law to address child pornography and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to strengthen the legal framework against online crimes targeting children. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it is actively contemplating a specific law to deal with child pornography and child sexual abuse material (CSAM). - Currently, such offences are primarily addressed through provisions of the POCSO Act and the Information Technology (IT) Act, but legal nuances regarding viewing, downloading, and possessing CSAM have required more comprehensive and explicit legislative intervention. - The Supreme Court has been examining issues related to online child sexual abuse material and the obligations of tech intermediaries to prevent its circulation. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **POCSO Act:** India's primary legislation enacted in 2012 to protect children from sexual assault, harassment, and pornography, providing rigorous punitive measures and child-friendly judicial procedures. - **Information Technology Act:** A 2000 statute providing legal recognition for electronic transactions and penalizing cybercrimes, including Section 67B which specifically punishes the creation, browsing, or downloading of child sexual abuse material.