Petition to India's Supreme Court Suggests Ban on Porn

Became a trending topic on twitter

Reason Staff | 4.17.2013 9:56 AM

A petition to India's supreme court suggested a ban on pornography to address the country's issues with violence against women.

News of the suggested ban circulated on the internet Tuesday, spurring comments, questions and jokes from the country's Twitterati. India's supreme court has since ordered the government to respond to the petition.

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Petition to India's Supreme Court Suggests Ban on Porn

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