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Phoneyworld has a good piece on how Indian police are now targeting sexual MMS to make cash:

'However there is a catch, with celebs complaining; the police have decided that transmitting obscene MMS can attract some sections of the Indian Penal code , these being cognisable offences and triable by a magistrate. While the offences are bailable, its easy to understand that no self respecting individual would like to get charged under these sections. With corruption at an all time high in the police force, its relatively easy to pass on 500 Rupees and go scot free. The trouble however is that sending and propogating these meassages is an offence. The police officer has no authority to demand to see the cell phone of an individual as it constitues an invasion of privacy. Police Commissioner A.N. Roy says that circulating pornogrpahic material is an offence even if its in print or electronic form. But an police officer cannot forcibly check an individuals phone. “It is absolutely wrong on the officer's part to demand money from an individual on this basis. Strict action will be taken against such an officer....”'