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Using abusive language, swearing don't count as obscenity under IPC: Supreme Court

Supreme Court clarified that abusive language is not obscenity under law. Mere swear words and profanities do not constitute an offense. The court set aside a conviction for using abusive slurs during an altercation. Obscenity requires a la

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The Supreme Court's ruling clarifies that mere abusive language does not qualify as obscenity, impacting how minor verbal altercations are legally treated.

Times of India 3 newsrooms Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:22
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