Laxmi v. Union of India
(2014) 4 SCC 427 · Supreme Court of India
Dignity-based remedies include regulation of harmful products and public-law compensation.
Unit IV · Law Relating to Women
Indecent representation and complementary protections
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 | 3 | Prohibition of advertisements containing indecent representation of women |
| Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 | 4 | Prohibition of publication or sending by post |
| Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986 | 6 | Penalty |
| Constitution of India | 21 | Dignity and bodily integrity of women |
Landmark cases
Indian Young Lawyers Assn. v. State of Kerala
(2019) 11 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Constitutional morality, not patriarchal custom, measures a woman's equal worth in public space.