A Panchkula court in Haryana, India, has denied bail to a 19-year-old man from Karnal, who is accused of sharing sexually explicit material depicting children on social media. The court rejected the second bail application, citing the severe implications of the alleged crime on societal morality and the protection of children. The case was initiated on January 30, 2023, after a complaint was filed regarding an Instagram account distributing child pornography. The police traced the account to the accused through subscriber detail records and arrested him after gathering electronic evidence. The public prosecutor argued against bail, citing the risk of evidence tampering and witness influence. If convicted, the accused could face a maximum of five years in prison and a fine of ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD), with penalties increasing for subsequent convictions.