IPC Section 292
IPC Section 292 deals with “Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.”
Text of Section 292 IPC:
"Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.—
Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, publicly exhibits or in any manner puts into circulation any obscene book, pamphlet, paper, drawing, painting, representation, figure or any other obscene object whatsoever, or whoever offers or attempts to do so,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine."
Key Points:
Applies to sale, distribution, exhibition, or circulation of obscene materials.
Covers various forms: books, drawings, paintings, representations, figures, etc.
Includes attempts or offers to sell or circulate obscene content.
Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years and fine.
Definition of Obscenity:
The term "obscene" is interpreted based on the standards set by courts, typically related to material that tends to deprave or corrupt those exposed to it morally.
Example:
Selling or distributing explicit pornographic books or images publicly can be prosecuted under Section 292.
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