Aveek Sarkar & Anr vs State Of West Bengal And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of obscenity in media under Section 292 IPC and Section 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986. The Court held that the publication of a nude photograph, even with a social message, can be deemed obscene if it is likely to corrupt the minds of youth, thus establishing that context and intent are crucial in determining obscenity. The Court upheld the lower court's decision to issue summons against the editors and publishers for violating these statutes, emphasizing the need to protect societal morals and values.