‘F*** off’ in workplace email ‘uncouth, discourteous’, not sexual harassment, rules Punjab and Haryana High Court
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that using profanity like 'f*** off' in workplace emails, though uncouth and discourteous, does not constitute sexual harassment under Indian law. Justice Kirti Singh quashed an FIR against a company director, stating criminal liability requires clear sexual elements, not merely offensive language.
Key Entities
Punjab and Haryana High CourtJustice Kirti SinghGurugramSection 354A IPCSexual harassmentFIR