Obscenity definition bars sale, distribution, import or advertising of obscene materials, punishable by imprisonment and fine. Section 294 criminalises production, possession, sale, distribution, public exhibition, import, export, conveyance, advertisement, offering or attempt concerning obscene books, writings, images or other objects, including electronic content, where an item is obscene if it is lascivious, appeals to prurient interest, or tends to deprave and corrupt likely recipients; liability extends to those who know or have reason to believe circulation will occur, profit from such business, or facilitate procurement, subject to penalties and specified exceptions for public good, bona fide religious use, and protected religious or ancient monument representations.
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Obscenity definition bars sale, distribution, import or advertising of obscene materials, punishable by imprisonment and fine.
Section 294 criminalises production, possession, sale, distribution, public exhibition, import, export, conveyance, advertisement, offering or attempt concerning obscene books, writings, images or other objects, including electronic content, where an item is obscene if it is lascivious, appeals to prurient interest, or tends to deprave and corrupt likely recipients; liability extends to those who know or have reason to believe circulation will occur, profit from such business, or facilitate procurement, subject to penalties and specified exceptions for public good, bona fide religious use, and protected religious or ancient monument representations.
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