The Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of fostering a thorough understanding of the benefits of sex education in light of India's increasing population.

"It is of paramount importance that we begin to address misconceptions around sexual health, and promoting a comprehensive understanding of sex education's benefits is essential for improving sexual health outcomes and reducing the incidence of sexual crimes in India. This is especially crucial given India's growing population....", the Supreme Court has observed.

Justice JB Pardiwala has noted that widespread misconceptions about sex education in India hinder its effective implementation and impact.

"Many people, including parents and educators, hold conservative views that discussing sex is inappropriate, immoral, or embarrassing. This societal stigma creates a reluctance to talk openly about sexual health, leading to a significant knowledge gap among adolescents", he has added.

On the common belief that sex education is a Western concept that does not align with traditional Indian values, the top court has said, "This view has led to resistance from various state governments, resulting in bans on sex education in schools in some states. This type of opposition hinders the implementation of comprehensive and effective sexual health programs, leaving many adolescents without accurate information. This is what causes teenagers and young adults to turn to the internet, where they have access to unmonitored and unfiltered information, which is often misleading and can plant the seed for unhealthy sexual behaviours".

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark ruling affirming that the mere storage or possession of any pornographic material involving a child, when done with specific intent, constitutes an offense under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, without requiring actual transmission or dissemination. 

The Court overturned the Madras High Court's decision that had quashed the case against a 28-year-old man for downloading child pornography. "We have no choice but to set aside the impugned judgment and restore the criminal proceedings in Spl. S.C. No. 170 of 2023 to the Sessions Judge, Mahila Neethi Mandram (Fast Track Court), Tiruvallur District," the Supreme Court ordered.

The man faced charges under Sections 67-B of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and 14(1) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. 

In its earlier judgment, the Madras High Court acknowledged that Generation Z is confronting significant issues related to porn addiction. It suggested that instead of simply punishing these individuals, society should maturely provide guidance and education to help them overcome this addiction. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh emphasized that such education should begin in schools, as exposure to adult content often starts at that level.