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RULING: The Single Bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna held, “The expression used, may be inappropriate, indiscreet and best avoided. Youthful vocabulary, however, cannot by itself become the gateway to criminal prosecution, unless the essential ingredients of the alleged offence are demonstrably present. The criminal law cannot be employed as a bludgeon to punish every social indiscretion or linguistic impropriety. It must remain reserved for conduct that squarely falls within the four corners of the penal provision.”
ANALYSIS: IMO this is a deeply problematic ruling. It’s unacceptable for men to objectify and sexualise women based on their looks. Furthermore, while we may see actresses and influencers receiving the word “hot“ as a compliment, some women may be shy and introverted, and be extremely uncomfortable with such comments from males. It’s perhaps worse if the comment was made publicly, rather than through a DM.
It’s a patriarchal mindset that thinks these comments are okay.
https://www.verdictum.in/amp/karnataka-high-court/thomas-jadan-v-state-of-karnataka-2026khc37991-criminal-prosecution-instagram-dm-1619165