ISSUE:
Whether Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code imposes an unreasonable restriction on the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution?
Whether the book Lady Chatterley’s Lover is obscene when judged in its entirety?
Whether possession or sale of an obscene book under Section 292 require intent to corrupt the public?
RULE:
Obscenity and Freedom of Speech: Obscenity is not protected by the right to freedom of speech if it harms public decency and morality.
Sellers canbe held responsible for distributing obscene material even if they did not know about its content, focusing on protecting society over individual intent.