R v Penguin Books Ltd

R v Penguin Books Ltd was a legal case in the UK where Penguin Books published an edited version of the controversial novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover," which was considered obscene under law at the time. The publisher was prosecuted for obscenity, but they argued that the book had literary merit and was not intended to offend. The case ultimately highlighted issues about artistic expression, morality, and censorship. The court acquitted Penguin Books, deeming the publication not obscene, which was a significant decision that influenced the decline of strict censorship laws related to literature.