Simply Claiming Use Of Obscene Language Is Insufficient To Constitute Offence Of Insulting/Outraging Woman's Modesty: Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently dealt with a case involving the interpretation of Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with the offense of insulting the modesty of a woman. The Court clarified that the mere use of "filthy language" is not sufficient to invoke Section 509 unless the words used are supported by contextual details or accompanying actions that demonstrate an…