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Supreme Court Rules 'Bastard' Not Obscenity Without Intent
Filed: Apr 07, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET
Summary: The Supreme Court clarified that using 'bastard' without sexual intent does not constitute obscenity under IPC Section 294.
WHO: Supreme Court
WHAT: Clarified the legal status of the word 'bastard'
WHEN: Apr 07, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: To determine if the term constitutes obscenity under IPC Section 294.
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