21 did not say anything else in that regard. In the case at hand, it is required to be seen in which of the provision or both an accused is required to be tried. We have already reproduced Section 292 IPC in the present incarnation. Section 67 of the IT Act which provides for punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form reads as follows:“67. Punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form. – Whoever publishes or transmits or causes to be published or transmitted in the electronic form, any material which is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest or if its effect is such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons who are likely, having regard to all relevant circumstances, to read, see or hear the matter contained or embodied in it, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees and in the event of second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years and also with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.” 24. Section 67A stipulates punishment for publishing or transmitting of material containing sexually explicit act, etc., in electronic form. Section 67B provides for punishment for Page 21

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