NEW DELHI, April 21 -- The Supreme Court of India has remarked that while it might not be considered an offense for a child to watch pornography, the involvement of children in pornography is a matter of serious concern and may indeed constitute an offense.

This observation was made by a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala while deferring the verdict on an appeal lodged by NGOs - Just Rights for Children Alliance of Faridabad and New Delhi-based Bachpan Bachao Andolan -contesting a Madras High Court decision. These organizations are dedicated to child welfare.

The bench stated, "A child watching porn may not be an offence but children being used in pornography may be an offence and is a matter of ser...