In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that watching or possessing obscene content with children is an offense under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act ¹. This verdict aims to combat the rising cases of sexual harassment among school-going children.*Key Takeaways:*- _Watching obscene content with children is now an offense_: The Supreme Court has overturned the Madras High Court’s ruling that watching adult videos with children does not fall under POCSO.- _Possession of obscene content is illegal_: The court has clarified that possessing such content, not just downloading it, is a criminal offense.- _Courts directed to avoid sensitive terminology_: The Supreme Court has instructed all courts in India to refrain from using the term “child pornography” in court orders and judgments.This historic verdict is a significant step towards protecting minors from sexual exploitation. The Supreme Court’s decision sends a strong message that such crimes will not be tolerated and will be dealt with severely.