The New Indian Express

Section 354 of IPC over woman’s modesty cannot be invoked sans intent: Andhra Pradesh HC

VIJAYAWADA: In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Saturday held that an accidental touch or push during a quarrel or confrontation could not be construed as an act intended to ...
Bar and Bench

Mere touching will not attract outraging modesty offence under IPC: Gauhati High Court grants relief to IIT professor

The Gauhati High Court has held that "mere touching" does not amount to the use of force to constitute an offence under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IP ...
The New Indian Express

Gauhati HC clears Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani in case linked to Assam woman police officer

GUWAHATI: The Gauhati High Court has cleared Gujarat Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani of charges under IPC Section 354 in a case involving an Assam woman police officer. In a recent order, the court said ...
The Free Press Journal

Bombay HC: Posting Objectionable Content About Woman On Social Media Can Attract Charges Under Sections 354, 354-D IPC

Mumbai, Dec 05: The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has held that posting objectionable content about a woman on social media to defame or harass her can attract serious charges of assault or ...