Ekta Kapoor can go to jail for 5 years? A minor was made to do a bold scene due to 'dirty talk'

Ekta Kapoor: Producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor are stuck in a big legal trouble. A case has been registered against him under the POCSO Act for showing objectionable scenes involving minor girls in the sixth season of his web series 'Gandii Baat'. This case is related to a controversial episode streamed on the Alt Balaji OTT platform in 2021, which is no longer streaming.

A case has been registered against Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms under Section 295-A of IPC, Section 13 and 15 of IT Act and POCSO Act at MHB Police Station in Mumbai. This case has created a stir in the industry, because there is a provision for strict punishments under the POCSO Act.

Case registered under POCSO Act

A case has been registered against Ekta Kapoor and her mother under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses) Act made against child sexual abuse. The purpose of this Act is to protect children from sexual crimes and harassment. The POCSO Act has provisions for strict punishment for using minors for sexual exploitation and pornography.

Objectionable scenes related to minor in season 6 of 'Gandii Baat'

The complaint alleges that between February 2021 and April 2021, objectionable scenes of minor girls were shown in an episode of season 6 of 'Gandii Baat'. However, this controversial episode has now been removed from the Alt Balaji app.

Strict provisions of POCSO Act

Strict provisions have been made in the POCSO Act 2012 to prevent sexual crimes against children. Strict provisions have been made in the POCSO Act against using children for obscene acts. Section 13 provides for 5 years' imprisonment for using children for obscene purposes/obscene literature and Section 14(1) provides for 7 years' imprisonment and fine for subsequent offences. Section 15 of the Act provides for Possession of any obscene material related to children for commercial purposes can be punished with imprisonment of up to 3 years or fine or both.

further legal process

The case is still in initial investigation, but if Ekta Kapoor and her mother are found guilty, they may have to face harsh punishment under the POCSO Act.