The Kerala High Court refused to quash a case against a doctor accused of pressing a patient’s breasts during a Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) procedure. The court stated that a woman can usually tell the difference between a doctor’s professional actions and inappropriate behavior. The doctor had sought dismissal of the case, but the court ruled that the allegations need proper legal examination.
The Kerala High Court ruled that referring to a woman as a “prostitute” in her absence does not violate Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, as the offense requires her presence. The court dismissed criminal proceedings, affirming that derogatory remarks made to third parties do not automatically intrude on a woman’s privacy.