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Referring To A Woman As Prostitute In Front Of Others Not Offence Of 'Insulting Modesty' U/S 509 IPC, May Be Another Offence: Kerala HC
Manju Elsa Isac
9 Oct 2024 7:15 PM IST
The Kerala High Court has held that referring to a woman as prostitute in front of others is not insulting the modesty of woman as defined under Section 509 of Indian Penal Code (IPC).The petitioners who reside in the same flat building of the complainant was alleged to have told other inmates of the flat building and nearby shop owners that the complainant was a prostitute. The police filed...
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