CitizenInsignificant
(Querist) 13 September 2011
This query is : Resolved
Is verbal abuse a crime? Can somebody who is verbally abusive be reported to the police? Would the offender be arrested?
M.Sheik Mohammed Ali
(Expert) 13 September 2011
depend upon the situation and evidence the police consider either cognizable or non cognizable case.
Sailesh Kumar Shah
(Expert) 13 September 2011
Yes, Verbal abuse is a crime. You have a right to file criminal case.
Ravikant Soni
(Expert) 13 September 2011
Yes crime under section 504 of IPC.
Guest
(Expert) 13 September 2011
Provided you can prove beyond doubt that the person has abused you.
prabhakar singh
(Expert) 13 September 2011
Expert Ravikant Soni has provided you a right answer ,in criminal cases 'prove beyond doubt 'is always an issue.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 13 September 2011
as experts have pointed out it needs to be proved that you were verbally abused. whether it was done in front of any witness ?
Shastri J.K.
(Expert) 13 September 2011
Yes, Verbal abuse is a crime.But it is depend on place & feelings of complanent. You have a right to file criminal case.
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