Overview

• The Court of Special Mobile Magistrate in Srinagar dismissed a complaint alleging obscenity and religious offence during a March 7 fashion show in Gulmarg.
• The court ruled that the event, including models in swimwear, did not meet the legal definition of obscenity under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
• Charges of hurting religious sentiments under Section 299 BNS could not be pursued without prior government sanction, which the complainant failed to provide.
• Claims under the J&K Excise Act were deemed invalid as private individuals cannot file such complaints; the accused had a valid liquor permit for the event.
• The designers had earlier issued a public apology, expressing regret for any offence caused during the Ramadan-timed presentation.