Speak of bad words (civil law)

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If a person has used bad words against someone, he can be prosecuted under Section 504(Intentional insult) or under Section 298 (hurting religious feelings) or under Section 294 (Obscene acts) or under Section 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman). However, the nature of complaint will decide which sections shall be applicable.

As per the time-limit to initiate or launch a criminal proceeding is given as follows :-
The period of limitation (Time-Limit to file a case) shall be-

1. Six months from the date of incident, if the offence is punishable with fine only;
2. One year from the date of incident, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year;
3. Three years from the date of incident, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding three years.

Just hope that the above limitation periods expire before the opposite party files complaint.

If a person has used bad words against someone, he can be prosecuted under Section 504(Intentional insult) or under Section 298 (hurting religious feelings) or under Section 294 (Obscene acts) or under Section 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman). However, the nature of complaint will decide which sections shall be applicable.

As per the time-limit to initiate or launch a criminal proceeding is given as follows :-
The period of limitation (Time-Limit to file a case) shall be-

1. Six months from the date of incident, if the offence is punishable with fine only;
2. One year from the date of incident, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year;
3. Three years from the date of incident, if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term exceeding one year but not exceeding three years.

Just hope that the above limitation periods expire before the opposite party files complaint.