Obscenity Law In India And Artistic Freedom: A Critical Appraisal From The Perspective Of Public Morality And Public Decency

Abstract

The lack of clarity in defining ‘obscenity’ under the law causes hardships not only to the common folks but also to those working in the field of print and visual and other art forms.  Since art forms may include some aspects of sexual and feminine depictions, it remains unclear as to where to draw the line.  Meanwhile the harassment of artists continues in the name of corrupting of human minds and causing depravity in the society.