SHORT ANSWER:
The penalty for sharing adult content without consent can lead to imprisonment and fines under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
DETAILS:
- Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 prohibits publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form.
- Sharing adult content without consent can also fall under the IPC Section 354C, which deals with voyeurism.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Imprisonment for up to 3 years for the first conviction and up to 5 years for subsequent convictions under Section 67.
- Imprisonment for up to 1 year and/or fine under IPC Section 354C.
SOURCE:
- Information Technology Act, 2000; Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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