Using abusive language, swearing don't count as obscenity under IPC: Supreme Court

Supreme Court clarified that abusive language is not obscenity under law.Mere swear words and profanities do not constitute an offense.The court set aside a conviction for using abusive slurs during an altercation.Obscenity requires a lascivious element appealing to prurient interests.Such words must also cause annoyance to others in public places.