Supreme Court of India
Madhushree Datta v. The State of Karnataka & Anr.
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In view of the foregoing discussion, we are also of the view that the arguments advanced by Mr.
Judgment, page 16
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Issue for Consideration Issue arose as to whether, based on the materials on record, prima facie, ingredients of the offences u/ss.323, 504, 506, 509, and 511 IPC are made out; whether the chargesheet and the related criminal proceedings against the appellants, liable to be quashed; and whether the mere assertion of “filthy language” allegedly used by the appellants in scolding the complainant, sufficient to establish commission of offences u/s.504 and 509 IPC. Headnotes† Penal Code, 1860 – ss.323, 504, 506, 509, and 511 – Mere assertion of “filthy language” or harassment, if criminal
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