Gulmarg Fashion Show: Court Issues Notice To Designers, Editor

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- A Court in Srinagar has issued a pre-cognizance notice to designer duo Shivan & Narresh, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE India and unknown models for“obscenity, hurting religious sentiments during the month of Ramazan and publicly consumption of alcohol” in Gulmarg.

The Delhi-based designers had showcased their skiwear collection on March 7 in the snow covered Gulmarg to mark the 15th anniversary of their label.

The complainant has sought action under Section of 296 and 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and 50 A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958, for obscenity, hurting religious sentiments during the month of Ramazan and publicly consumption of alcohol.

“Perusal of the complaint reveals that the complainant seeks an action against three proposed accused for offences under Sections 296 and 299 of BNS and Section 50-A of the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act, 1958 for organising fashion show in which obscene and inappropriate contents was displayed,” said Faizan-I-Nazar, Special Mobile Magistrate, Srinagar Railway Magistrate, Kashmir.

“Now before this court applies its mind for taking cognizance it is mandatory upon this Court to hear the accused in terms of proviso to Sub Section (1) of Section 223 BNSS, 2023,” the court said and accordingly put proposed accused on notice for appearance through registered post. The court further said that the matter will be considered for taking cognizance on April 8 and they will be heard before such consideration.

Read Also Tourism and Tradition at Crossroads Kathua Killings, Gulmarg Fashion Row Spark Uproar in LA

“Accused be informed that if they failed to appear matter will be considered in their absence.”

Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group : Join Now

Be Part of Quality Journalism

Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast.

ACT NOW

MONTHLY	Rs 100
YEARLY	Rs 1000
LIFETIME	Rs 10000

CLICK FOR DETAILS

MENAFN14032025000215011059ID1109315972