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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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