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What is Kottinger Case: Obscenity Ruling about?
The case involved the prosecution of J.J. Kottinger for selling postcard photos depicting inhabitants of the Philippines in native dress. Kottinger argued the photos were not obscene under Section 12 of the Libel Law. The court analyzed whether the photos met the definition of obscenity and reviewed similar federal laws. It held the photos merely depicted people as they live without unusual postures or dress. As the photos would not shock the Philippine community
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- Bea Patricia Cutor
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