“Mere Use of the Word ‘Bastard’ Not Obscene”: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 294 IPC Supreme Court “Mere Use of the Word ‘Bastard’ Not Obscene”: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 294 IPC The Supreme Court ruled that merely using the word “bastard” during a heated argument does not amount to obscenity under Section 294 IPC. The Court held that only words with a sexual or prurient element can constitute an offence under the provision. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... By Hardik Khandelwal 7 April 2026, 12:51 PM7 April 2026, 12:51 PM
