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Supreme Court Says Swearing and Abusive Language Is Not a Crime Under IPC
Times of India·Sunday, 19 July 2026
India's Supreme Court ruled that using abusive language or swear words does not amount to obscenity under the Indian Penal Code. The court set aside a conviction from a case involving abusive slurs used during an altercation. It clarified that obscenity requires a lascivious element appealing to prurient interests.
Why It Matters
This ruling directly affects how police and courts treat everyday disputes — millions of people face complaints or arrests over verbal altercations, and this ruling sets a clearer legal boundary.
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