Merely stating filthy language was used not enough to invoke offence of outraging woman's modesty: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that merely stating filthy language is not sufficient to invoke the offense of outraging a woman’s modesty under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involved a man accused of using abusive language in the presence of a woman. However, the Court clarified that to establish the offense, there must be a clear indication that the language used was intended to outrage the woman’s modesty. The ruling emphasized the need for a more comprehensive examination of the context and intent behind such acts.