Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, deals with the punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form. Here are some notable Supreme Court judgments related to this section:
1. Shreya Singhal vs. Union of India (2015)
This landmark case primarily dealt with Section 66A of the IT Act, but it also touched upon Section 67. The Supreme Court struck down Section 66A for being unconstitutional, but it upheld the validity of Section 67, emphasizing the need to regulate obscene content online.
2. Avnish Bajaj vs. State (NCT) of Delhi (2008)
In this case, the CEO of an online marketplace was held liable under Section 67 for the sale of obscene material through the platform. The court’s decision highlighted the responsibilities of intermediaries in preventing the dissemination of obscene content.
3. State of Tamil Nadu vs. Suhas Katti (2004)
This was one of the first cases in India where a conviction was secured under Section 67 of the IT Act. The accused was found guilty of posting obscene messages about a woman on a Yahoo group, leading to his conviction.
These judgments underscore the importance of Section 67 in regulating online content and protecting individuals from the harm caused by obscene material. You can find more detailed information on these cases


