Delhi court convicts man for using the word ‘r***i’ and issuing threats, calling it an insult to a woman’s modesty. Court says such words imply disloyalty and promiscuity, amounting to criminal offence.
The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur bench ruled that an inappropriate comment made by SBI manager Satyaswarup Haridas Meshram to a female clerk did not constitute a criminal offense under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court found no criminal intent, deeming the remark aimed at improving performance rather than insulting modesty.
A Mumbai court convicted a 19-year-old for confessing his love to a 14-year-old girl and holding her hand. Judge Ashwini Lokhande presided over the case, determining that the boy’s actions compromised the young girl’s dignity. The court highlighted the necessity of safeguarding minors from inappropriate advances. This conviction underscores the serious legal consequences of such behavior toward minors. It serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting boundaries and the law when it comes to interactions with minors.
