The Kerala High Court ruled that outraging a woman’s modesty is not limited to physical acts but includes verbal and non-verbal actions as well. Expressing concern over the rising cases, the Court emphasized that women’s modesty is deeply linked to their dignity and must be protected. While upholding the conviction of two men for molesting a woman in an autorickshaw, the Court stressed the need for a zero-tolerance approach toward sexual offenses.
A Delhi Court directed police to file an FIR and investigate journalist Rana Ayyub’s tweets on Hindu deities and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, following allegations of mocking Hindu beliefs and promoting communal discord. The Court emphasized the seriousness of the accusations under IPC Sections 153A, 295A, and 505, calling for swift police action to ensure justice.