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"High Court Quashes Obscenity Confiscation of Artistic Nudes – Upholds Artistic Freedom and Contemporary Standards" "Art is not Obscenity – Customs Authorities Directed to Release Confiscated Artworks."

25 Oct 2024

Facts and Procedural History Parties Involved Petitioner: B.K. Polimex India Private Limited Respondents: Union of India, Central Board of In...

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeals in IPC Case, Quashing Obscenity Conviction and Reducing Culpable Homicide Charge. Court held that using word 'bastard' does not constitute obscenity under Section 294(b) IPC, and solitary blow during sudden fight over boundary dispute warrants conviction under Section 325 IPC, not Section 304 Part II IPC, due to lack of intention or knowledge of causing death.

6 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court heard two criminal appeals arising from a common High Court judgment. The appellants, (A-1) and (A-2), were relatives and neighbors ...

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Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Land Dispute Case Due to Civil Nature of Dispute and Lack of Criminal Intent. Dispute over right of way through agricultural land does not constitute offences under Sections 294, 504, 506 IPC.

19 Oct 2018

The applicants, original accused persons, filed an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) seeking quashing of FI...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Process in Indecent Representation of Women Act Case — No Offence Made Out as Alleged Obscene Painting Was Not Published or Distributed. Court holds that mere possession of a painting in a private residence without any element of publication, distribution, or public exhibition does not constitute an offence under Section 4 read with Section 6 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 or Section 292(2)(a) of the Indian Penal Code.

10 May 2013

The petitioner, Chintan Upadhyay, filed a criminal writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of C...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Process Order Against Public Servants for Lack of Sanction Under Section 197 CrPC. Acts of Demanding Permission to Put Up Society Board Held to Be in Discharge of Official Duty, Requiring Prior Sanction.

11 Nov 2025

The petitioners, five individuals who were office bearers of 'Shri. Sant Tukaram Nagari Sahakari Path Sanstha', a cooperative society, challenged the ...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Process Order in Criminal Complaint for Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction and Non-Disclosure of Offence Under SC/ST Act. The court held that the alleged insult was not in public view and the complaint did not disclose any offence under Section 3(1)(x) of the SC/ST Act or other penal provisions.

11 Nov 2025

The petitioners, who are office bearers of a cooperative society, challenged the order of the Judicial Magistrate issuing process against them under v...

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Supreme Court Upholds Licensing Conditions on Orchestra Bars Under Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. Gender-Based Numerical Restrictions on Performers Held Valid as Reasonable Restrictions in Public Interest Under Article 19(6) of the Constitution.

18 Feb 2022

The appeals arose from a judgment of the High Court of Bombay that upheld conditions imposed by the Commissioner of Police, Brihan Mumbai, on orchestr...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Cancellation of Dramatic Performance Licence in Tamasha Case — District Magistrate Exceeded Jurisdiction Under Section 33 of Bombay Police Act, 1951. Licence Cancellation for Alleged Obscenity Set Aside as Magistrate Failed to Apply Mind and Acted on Extraneous Considerations.

22 Oct 2019

The petitioner, Renuka Loknatya Tamasa Mandal, a cultural organization engaged in Tamasha performances, held a licence under Section 33 of the Bombay ...

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Supreme Court Allows State Appeal in Short Delivery of Petroleum Products Case: Legal Metrology Act, 2009 Does Not Bar IPC Offences for Cheating and Criminal Conspiracy. The Court held that the High Court erred in quashing proceedings as the special Act does not exclude IPC offences for cheating and criminal conspiracy, and the investigation was valid.

23 Aug 2019

The Supreme Court allowed appeals by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the High Court's order quashing proceedings in a case involving short delivery...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes FIR Against Two Brothers in IT Act Case — IPC Offences Not Maintainable in Light of Section 67 of IT Act. Non-obstante clause in Section 81 of IT Act overrides IPC for offences involving obscene electronic material, following Sharat Babu Digumarti v. Government (NCT of Delhi).

26 Oct 2018

The petitioners, two brothers, filed a criminal writ petition seeking quashing of FIR No. 86 of 2018 registered at Shahupuri Police Station, Kolhapur,...

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