
The case revolves around derogatory emails sent by the petitioner, containing gender-based remarks aimed at insulting the respondent. The court found that the emails fulfill the criteria for outraging the respondent's modesty and defamation under Sections 509 of the IPC and 67 of the IT Act. However, allegations under Sections 354 and 506(2) of the IPC were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
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Case Title: Joseph Paul de Sousa Versus The State at the instance of: Crime Branch, CID – Mumbai & Ors.
Citation: 2024 LawText (BOM) (8) 214
Case Number: CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO. 3480 OF 2011 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 2355 OF 2023 IN CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO. 3480 OF 2011
Date of Decision: 2024-08-21