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S. 353 IPC | Shouting & Threatening Someone Doesn't Amount To Assault : Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court ruled that shouting and threatening someone does not amount to assault under Section 353 of the IPC. The court clarified that for an act to be considered assault, there must be a gesture or preparation that causes the person to apprehend the use of criminal force. This ruling emphasizes the need for clear evidence of assault and the distinction between verbal threats and physical actions.
