Calcutta High Court classifies "darling" as an offensive, sexually-coloured remark under IPC Section 354A(1)(iv).

Calcutta High Court classifies 'darling' as an offensive, sexually-coloured remark under Section 354A(1)(iv) of the Indian Penal Code. The decision was made during an appeal hearing for Janak Ram, who was previously sentenced to three months of imprisonment for addressing a lady head constable with the words "Kya darling challan karne aai hai kya" during a police raid. The court found the remark reprehensible and sexist, especially as it was directed at a woman constable on duty during a festive night.

March 02, 2024
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