Just Rights For Children Alliance vs S. Harish

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 15 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Section 67B of the Information Technology Act, emphasizing the necessity of establishing 'actus reus' and 'mens rea' for inchoate crimes. The Court held that possession of pornographic material involving children must be proven, and the presumption of culpable mental state under Section 30 of POCSO can be invoked in appropriate cases. The judgment clarified the legal standards required for quashing proceedings under these statutes, ultimately affirming the High Court's decision.