16 17. At the outset, we may clarify that though learned counsel for the appellant has commended us to certain authorities with regard to role of the appellant, the concept of possession and how the possession is not covered under Section 292 IPC, we are not disposed to enter into the said arenas. We shall only restrict to the interpretative aspect as already stated. To appreciate the said facet, it is essential to understand certain provisions that find place in the IT Act and how the Court has understood the same. That apart, it is really to be seen whether an activity emanating from electronic form which may be obscene would be punishable under Section 292 IPC or Section 67 of the IT Act or both or any other provision of the IT Act. 18. On a perusal of material on record, it is beyond dispute that the alleged possession of material constitutes the electronic record as defined under Section 2(1)(t) of the IT Act. The dictionary clause reads as follows:“Section 2(1)(t). electronic record” means data, record or data generated, image or sound stored, received or sent in an electronic form or micro film or computer generated micro fiche;” Page 16

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