obscenity

What is Obscenity? The concept of obscenity differs from country to country depending on the moral standards of contemporary society. The Encyclopedia definition of Obscenity states, 'By English law it is an indictable misdemeanor to show an obscene exhibition or to publish any obscene...

This paper looks into the need to reform outdated laws relating to obscenity in India. Laws which have been abused in order to restrict freedom of expression. The law covering obscenity is dealt with in the India Penal Code of 1860. Interestingly, these laws are relics of the colonial period and...