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What counts as 'obscene', lab-grown babies, and plastic into garden tiles
Feb 14, 2025
Ajoy Sinha Karpuram, a reporter at The Indian Express, provides insights into India's evolving obscenity laws, prompted by recent legal controversies. He discusses how cultural standards shape these laws. Aditi Raja, also from The Indian Express, shares a fascinating story about a Gujarat municipality's initiative to recycle 6,000 kilos of plastic into eco-friendly garden tiles, showcasing sustainable urban innovation. The episodes feature intriguing topics such as lab-grown babies and their ethical implications, creating a dialogue on future reproductive technologies.
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- The evolving interpretations of obscenity laws in India highlight the challenges of defining such legal concepts in the digital era.
- Innovative technology in lab-grown babies using stem cells offers hope for many aspiring parents, but raises ethical concerns about 'designer babies'.
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Controversy Surrounding Obscenity Laws in India
Recent events have highlighted the complexity of obscenity laws in India, especially following controversial comments made by a popular YouTuber. These comments have sparked investigations by multiple police departments, raising questions about what constitutes obscenity in the digital age. The laws are particularly expansive, defining obscene material based on its appeal to prurient interests, which can lead to subjective interpretations by judges. Historical cases, including Supreme Court rulings, have shown that different judges may have varying standards for obscenity, complicating the legal landscape.
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