Find ways to block porn sites, Supreme Court tells government

Seven months after stating that a blanket ban on porn sites was not possible, the Supreme Court on Friday took a big U-turn. It asked the Centre to find out "ways and means" to block "blue films" on the Internet, saying obscenity which was a crime under the Indian law "cannot be allowed to be perpetuated".

Significantly, the court is also exploring the possibility of banning watching of pornographic material in any form at public places and also sought the view of the Centre if it can be...

Find ways to block porn sites, Supreme Court tells government