Obscenity under media and criminal law of India
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for information regarding the legal definitions and implications of obscenity as outlined in the media and criminal laws of India. This includes understanding what constitutes obscenity, the relevant laws, and how they are applied in different contexts.
Answer
Section 292 IPC deems content obscene if it's lascivious, appeals to prurient interest, or corrupts.
Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code defines content as obscene if it is lascivious, appeals to prurient interests, or if it tends to deprave and corrupt persons likely to encounter it.
Answer for screen readers
Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code defines content as obscene if it is lascivious, appeals to prurient interests, or if it tends to deprave and corrupt persons likely to encounter it.
More Information
The concept of obscenity in Indian law largely revolves around the potential effect of content to negatively influence or corrupt someone. This is evaluated based on its appeal to prurient interests and its tendency to deprave or corrupt people likely to be exposed to it.
Tips
Misunderstanding 'prurient interest' as merely adult content rather than an excessive or abnormal interest in sexual matters can lead to misinterpretation of the law.
Sources
- Obscenity Laws in India - Shankar IAS Parliament - shankariasparliament.com
- Obscenity laws in India - iPleaders - blog.ipleaders.in
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