Bombay High Court ruled that written insults can be penalized under India's IPC Section 509.

Bombay High Court ruled that insulting written words, like in emails or social media, can lower a woman's dignity and be penalized under India's IPC Section 509. The court dismissed the argument that 'uttered' means only spoken words, not written ones. They emphasized a purposive approach to interpretation, ensuring societal transformations influence legal principles and promote fairness, justice, and equity.

August 22, 2024
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