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Body-shaming, verbal abuse not enough to prove offence of insulting woman’s modesty: Karnataka High Court

2 outlets reported this over 26 hours. First seen by Huduku: Bar and Bench, 2 Oct, 11:27 am.

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  • Bar and Bench: SAB Media and Publication Services Pvt LtdFounded 2009
  • LiveLaw: Live Law Media Pvt LtdFounded 2013

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2 reports from 2 outlets over 26 hours.

First seen by Huduku Bar and Bench, 2 Oct, 11:27 am Latest 3 Oct, 1:01 pm

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Most outlets used: Body, shaming, offence, insulting, woman, modesty

  1. Bar and Bench
    Body-shaming, verbal abuse not enough to prove offence of insulting woman’s modesty: Karnataka High Court

    Words only this outlet used: verbal abuse, enough, prove.

  2. LiveLaw
    Body Shaming Woman's Physical Appearance Is Not Offence Of Insulting Modesty Under Section 509 IPC: Karnataka High Court

    Words only this outlet used: Physical Appearance, Under Section 509 IPC.

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