Is it illegal to sell offline & online sex toys in India?

Is it illegal to sell offline & online sex toys in India?

This article on the sale of sex toys in India is legal or illegal.

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It is a fact, something which relates to sex is considered as illegal in India. But in 21th century, most of the people make use of sex toys to satisfy themselves or for more pleasure.

As per Section 292 – Law prohibiting the sale of sex toys:

"Section 292 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 deems the sale, advertisement, distribution and the public exhibition of obscene books, sketch, drawing or any other “obscene” object, illegal. "

In 2011, the Calcutta High Court addressed the issue whether sex toys sold in India fall under "charges of obscenity". The court admitted that allegations on obscenity can not be held because they were not legally endowed. Just because the toy brings out sexual desires, it can not be labeled as 'obscene'.

The sale of sex toys in India

Sex toys can be found easily in Delhi's Palika Bazar or the Crawford Market of Mumbai, because they are so accessible and easy to find. In the last few years, e-commerce segments have exploded in the sale of adult or sex toys. According to the survey, most of the sex toys in our country are bought by men, i.e. 65% whereas only 35% are purchased by women community.

Source: http://www.imfaceplate.com/ashisharora/is-it-illegal-to-sell-sex-toys-online-and-offline-in-india