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Is abusive language a criminal offence in India? | Explained

The registration of FIRs over allegedly abusive language during a protest has renewed attention on when the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) criminalises abusive speech and how courts have interpreted such cases

5 Aug 2026 4:42 pm