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As per case facts, the petitioner, a politician, organized a film promotion event where unauthorized banners were displayed. When the Municipal Commissioner removed these banners due to public inconvenience, the
...petitioner called her, a public servant, and hurled abusive language. This led to two criminal petitions, Crime Nos. 716 and 721 of 2026, registered under various sections of the BNS, including Section 132, for obstructing a public servant and insulting a woman's modesty. The petitioner appealed to the High Court to quash these FIRs, arguing that the offenses were not applicable or bailable. The question arose whether the High Court should interfere with the FIRs' registration at an early investigative stage. Finally, the High Court ruled that it cannot prematurely evaluate the sustainability of offenses. It noted that the language used prima facie constituted an offense under Section 79 BNS (insulting a woman's modesty) and emphasized that investigation should proceed without interference, rejecting the petitions.
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