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The naked truth: What do Indian laws say about nudity and obscenity?

The law hasn't clearly explained what can or cannot be regarded as obscene; none of its provisions establish a link between nudity and obscenity

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Debarghya Sanyal New Delhi
5 min read Last Updated : Jun 6 2023 | 7:49 PM IST
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The Kerala High Court on Monday said that the mere sight of the naked upper body of the woman should not be deemed to be sexual by default and the

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First Published: Jun 6 2023 | 7:49 PM IST

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