The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the Center to formulate a framework to ban viewing of pornography in public places, while admitting that the issue is of great importance but the issue was about policy reforms and not legal intervention.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana dismissed the plea and asked the petitioner to approach the government authorities with a representation.
“Undoubtedly, the issue raised is of great importance. However, the topic does not involve a legal issue that requires consideration by this court. It deals with policy issues that need technological advancement and expert review. Such issues fall within the domain of experts, particularly the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,” the panel said.
The apex court was hearing a petition filed by social worker BL Jain, represented by advocate Varun Thakur, seeking directions to formulate a national policy and draw up an action plan to curb viewing of pornography, especially by minors, and to ban viewing of pornographic material of any form in public places.
