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RANJIT D. UDESHI vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

SCR Citation: [1965] 1 S.C.R. 65
Year/Volume: 1965/ Volume 1
Date of Judgment: 08 December 1964
Petitioner: RANJIT D. UDESHI
Disposal Nature: Appeal Dismissed
Neutral Citation: 1964 INSC 171
Judgment Delivered by: Hon'ble Mr. Justice M. Hidayatullah
Respondent: STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
Case Type: CRIMINAL APPEAL/178/1962
Order/Judgment: Judgment
1. Headnote

Constitution of India, 1950, Arts. 19(1)(a) and 19(2) - Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860), s. 292 - If ultra vires - "Obscene", meaning of - Accused - Knowledge of obscenity - Relevance.

The appellant, a bookseller, sold a copy of...

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2. Case referred
3. Act
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860)
4. Keyword
  • Constitution of India
  • 1950
  • Arts. 19(1)(a) and 19(2)-lndian Penal Code
  • 1860 (Act 45 of 1860): s. 292; Obscenity