SALE
ETC. OF OBSCENE BOOK ETC.
A book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing,
painting, representation, figure, or any other object is deemed to be obscene
if it is lascivious or appeals to the prurient interest or it tends to deprave
and corrupt persons who are likely to see, read or hear the matter. In order to
make the law relating to the publication of obscene matters or objects deterrent,
the section provides for enhanced punishment. The section does not extend to: a)
any book, pamphlet, paper, writing, drawing, painting, representation or figure:- i)
the publication of which is proved to be justified on the ground of public good,
ii)
which is kept or used bona fide for religious purposes,
b)
any representation sculptured, engraved, painted or otherwise represented on or
in:- i) any ancient monument,
ii) any temple, or on any car
used for the conveyance of idols, or kept or used for religious purpose.
PUNISHMENT
Whoever, -
sells, lets to hire, distributes, or publicly exhibits or circulates any obscene
book, pamphlet, paper, drawing, painting, representation or figure or any obscene
objects,
- imports, exports, or conveys any obscene object for any of the
above purposes,
- taking part in or receiving profits from any business
conducted for the above mentioned purposes,
- advertises that any person
is engaged in any of the above mentioned acts, or that any obscene object can
be got from that person,
- attempting to do any act which is an offence
under this section.
shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment
which may extend to two years, and also with fine which may extend to two thousand
rupees, and in second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment which may extend
to five years, and also with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
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