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For t hc ~tatubcnt of Objects and R-nr x e Orism ~ m b ~ Exksordi- . ~ L Y , datcd the 5th April I962 ( No. 189 3. 466 THE ORISSA D R A ~ T I C PERFORWNCES ACT, 1962 [Or. Act 14 (v) is deliberately intendeu to. outrage tbe religious feelings of any class of the citizens of India by insulting or blaspheming or profaning the religion or the religious beliefs of that class; or (iv) is .grossly indecent, or is scurrilous or obscene or intended for blackmail; Expla~ration I-A per~ormance~ shall not, be deemed ' to be objectionable merely - because .in the course thereof wards are uttered, or signs or visible representations are madc, expressing disgpprobation or criticism of any law ,or of any policy or administra- tive action of the Government with a - .view to obtain its alteration or redress by lawful means. Explanation -11-In judging whet her any perform- ance is n objectionabls performance, the play, pantomime or other drama shall be considered as a whole. (2) "public place7' means any building or enclosure, or any place .in the open air arid any p'anda1,where .the sides are not enclosed to which the public are admitted to witness a performance.