15 Things Banned in Indian You Need to Know it's not Only Beef Ban...

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The India “Land of Bans”

The Ban's that Indian is facing regardless of religion are not few the recent Governments had banned so-many things right from Porn-till-few Movies. other things still I haven’t heard any new about someone got killed over possession  of any things there are some Ban's that has been imposed by State Government and some by Central Government like the way taxes are imposed. The day is not far away when it will be tagged the “Land of Bans” as well. The government is hung up on its latest trend of bans. While some bans are famous, like the Beef ban in Maharashtra, the controversial porn ban, the unnecessary ban on AIB roast video, we bring to you a list of some bizarre things that are banned in India!

1. Movies

Indian government has banded a number of films over the years. The land of Kama Sutra banned the movie Kama Sutra: A tale of love in 1996, due to its sexual content. The girl with dragon tattoo, was banned due to adult scenes, a television documentary- India’s Daughter was banned in 2015 50 shades of grey was banned from screening in India even after numerous cuts! However, these bans have not curbed the audiences who have watched them here in India via torrents and other means, and the videos that went even more viral post ban.

 2. Homosexuality

Homosexual intercourse was made a criminal offense under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Even 150 years after it was made there have not been serious amendments in this act. Homosexuality is considered a taboo in India and politicians focus on casts and religion in order to accumulate votes rather than talk about this budding topic and make changes in this act. This ban was uplifted in 2009 but the Supreme Court reinstalled it again in 2013, which came as a major blow to the LGBT community. We have somehow managed to not recognise homosexuality as a sexual orientation of many and have treated them as unpleasant minorities, while even our own Indian history has instances of it. What more? Even films exhibiting homosexual content have been banned in India, such as- The Pink Mirror (2004).

 3. Advertising Alcohol

Advertising alcoholic beverages has been banned in India as per the Cable Television Network (Regulation) Amendment Bill, which came into effect on 8 September 2000. In fact, some states have taken step ahead and banned alcohol consumption entirely. However, where there is a ban, there is a loophole. Liquor companies have resorted to other means for advertising the products, one of which is Surrogate advertising wherein they advertise banned products in disguise of another product such as soda, mineral water, CD’s and even playing cards. Alcohol companies are now also using social media to target the young, urban population.

 4. Ban on mannequins wearing bras

 Mumbai, the home of Bollywood movies and film stars recently shook us with its strange plan of banning mannequins wearing bras! It supposedly provokes “impure thoughts” in the minds of men, corrupts and pollutes them and is immortal. Mannequins in lingerie, showing too much skin (irrespective of the fact that it is fake) provoke polluted minds to commit rape. Also, it embarrasses women to see a mannequin dressed up so offensively. However, are mannequins as suggestive as erotic sculptures and carvings at celebrated temples like Khajuraho? And, what is vulgar in a mannequin wearing lingerie? It is what a woman needs to wear and do wear.

5. Ban on foreign nationalists as guests in parties

 Yes, you heard that right! All the foreigners visiting Karnataka to party will be under close watch of the police, so much so that they will be videotaped. In addition, if this wasn’t enough party-spoiler, there is more. The government has put a curfew of 10’o clock on such parties and have asked the organizers to adhere to “Indian traditions and culture”, which have not been clearly defined. The organizers of the party are also supposed to seek permission for such parties and present their costing, funding, advertisers as well as schedule for such parties. This seems like less of a safety precaution and more of an invasion of privacy of foreign tourists.

6. Porn Ban

India’s telecoms ministry ordered internet service providers to block access to 857 websites hoisting pornographic content. These bans on porn was an outcome of a petition filed in the Supreme Court by a lawyer who argued that porn is socially destructive and promote violence against women. He said that it provokes men to commit sex crimes and commented on the inability of the government to curb child pornography. The government reacted with a porn ban. However, this immediately prompted a nationwide debate on censorship and freedom, and people fumed and raged. The porn ban thus backfired and the ban was partially lifted. Indians are considered to be among the largest consumers of internet pornography, and in the land of Kama Sutra, was the porn ban viable?

7. Beef Ban.

Controversy sparked up when Maharashtra government banned slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks in 2015. It could land you in jail for 5 years of jail term or a fine of Rs. 10,000 or both. The ban came as a shock for all the meat lovers and the beef vendors and it led to a widespread protest on social media. India has indeed been a land where Cow is considered a sacred animal, and it is worshipped and treated motherly, however, the society has progressed now and it is not uncommon to find many Hindus eating beef as well. Curbing the rights of people and banning them from consuming something is not the true essence of a democracy.

 8. Ban on cuss words in Bollywood movies

Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has issued guidelines on objectionable/abusive words that will be banned from usage in Bollywood films. The list consists of 13 English words and about 15 Hindi words and phrases, which are offensive. Even the word Bombay is not allowed to be used in films, following the notice from Government of Maharashtra in 1996 that Mumbai should be used in place of Bombay. There have been multiple debates on this decision. While it may have its own advantages, it does also come with a some shortcomings such as curbing the freedom of our film industry and curbing the freedom of speech and expression.

 9. Books

Yes, the government has also banned certain books for various different reasons. “The Hindus: An Alternative History” although a book very well researched, was banned in India because its content is offensive for Hindus. The “Ramayana” as told by Aubrey Menen was banned for satirizing the Ramayana and Hindus are not exactly known for their sense of humour, “The Heart of India” is a book revolving around politics in India and cannot be imported here for being too repulsive. Close minded, are we?

 10. ‘Fanaa’, ‘Firaaq’ and ‘Parzania’ are all films banned in Gujarat

Fanaa: An unofficial ban because of Aamir Khan’s statements against the Narmada river dam, which today provides large amounts of water and hydroelectricity to Gujarat.

Firaaq: The award winning Nandita Das film looked closely at the families affected by the aftermath of the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat.

11. Maggi

Based on the finding of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), state governments across the country have banned Maggi instant noodles, a Nestle India product, after finding that lead and MSG were beyond the permissible limit. Nestle recalled its product from the markets and destroyed all its stock. The company had recently reported its first loss in 17 years.

12 Ban on public smoking

In 2008 the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified the Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, 2008 by which smoking in public places was prohibited form 2 October 2008, the day of Gandhi Jayanti. As per Section 3(l) of the COTPA, ‘public place’ means any place to which the public have access, but does not include any open space. Smoking is prohibited in open spaces visited by the public — like open auditoriums, stadiums, railway stations and bus stops.

However, public places do not include parking spaces, roads, open market places, parks and private homes. A person caught smoking in public must pay a fine of Rs 200.

13.Plastic Ban.

This Ban was imposed over the plastic bag which is the main cause of Landfills and Pollution if Plastic would have not been the scenario over waste management would be much easier perhaps this ban was challenged by the manufacture of plastic and ban was taken over as it involves over 5-million employment so for 5-million employment rest of the population should suffer the pollution spread by plastic still no lynching or mob killing the one who possession  in fact we ask for more "Bhaiya Double Bag Kardo na"

14.Old notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000

this definitely came as a shock. The government banned the high value denominated notes, which caused a cash crunch in the country. Ever since the note ban, the entire country has been standing in serpentine queues outside banks and ATMs. The Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India's frequent changes in demonetisation-related rules has added to the confusion. 

15.Selfies 

Yes, this is true. The Tourism Ministry banned visitors from clicking selfies in front of national monuments during Independence Day week. The ministry issued an advisory to all states restricting tourists from taking selfies in front of important monuments and memorials from August 12-18. The police and other security establishments asked Tourism and Archaeological Survey of India to impose certain restrictions on the movement of visitor’s at all important monuments and memorials. And then there are some zone where it is no "Selfie Zone" we get the song Le-Le-Le Lele-re Selfie Le Lere......

Source(PTI)

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