The incident led to the arrest of the student seller and, controversially, the CEO of Baazee.com, Avnish Bajaj, under Section 67 of the IT Act, sparking a national debate on the liability of online platforms.
The circulation, possession, or distribution of this specific video is illegal under Indian law, including the Information Technology Act and various sections of the IPC relating to pornography and the protection of minors.
The video sparked conversations across the school’s corridors: