Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 12:01pm on 12 Feb 2025,Wednesday India
A Delhi court has acquitted seven women accused of obscenity for dancing in a bar, ruling that wearing small clothes and performing is not a crime unless it offends public sentiment. The case was filed in March 2024 under IPC Section 294, alleging the women engaged in obscene acts. Judge Neetu Sharma reviewed CCTV footage and stated, “The accused did not wear revealing outfits or perform obscenely.” The verdict reaffirmed that dancing in bars is not illegal. The bar manager was also acquitted. The ruling highlights evolving perspectives on personal freedom and morality in India.
