Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Case Against Ex-Bharti Airtel CEO Over Obscene SMSes Received By Airtel Subscriber

The Supreme Court quashed a criminal case against Bharti Airtel’s CEO over obscene messages allegedly received by a lawyer on an Airtel number. The case was based on complaints filed by the lawyer, who claimed to have received offensive messages from the company’s CEO’s phone number. The Court found the case to be frivolous and without merit. It noted that the messages did not meet the threshold required for criminal liability, leading to the quashing of charges. The ruling underscored the importance of ensuring that legal proceedings are not misused to harass individuals or businesses without sufficient grounds.