Modern Performing Arts — Key Judgments

Key Judgments

Kailash vs. State of Maharashtra

1981

This case established the constitutional right of artists to experiment with traditional forms without being bound by orthodox interpretations. The judgment recognized artistic…

S. Rangarajan vs. P. Jagjivan Ram

1989

This Supreme Court judgment protected experimental theater and modern performing arts from arbitrary censorship, establishing that artistic works addressing social issues deserve…