The Priyank Kanoongo bench of the NHRC observed that, if established, the allegations would not merely concern objectionable online content but could involve sexual exploitation of children, recording, circulation, promotion and monetisation of such material, and possible organised criminal activity. The Commission has emphasised examination under the POCSO Act, 2012, the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the applicable intermediary framework, including preservation and forensic scrutiny of electronic evidence, identification of persons involved, tracing of financial trails, and the rescue, protection and rehabilitation of child victims.
