Comment on the punishment for publishing or transmitting of material containing sexually explicit act, etc., in electronic form as stated in section 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

As per Section 67A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, whoever publishes or transmits or causes to be published or transmitted in the electronic form any material which contains sexually explicit act or conduct shall be punished: On first conviction: With imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years and with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees. In the event of second or subsequent conviction: With imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and also with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.