The Court, however, opined that if a gangster, mafia, or a recidivist makes a statement that he will not let somebody live, the first probable reasonable assumption that is likely to be drawn is a threat to assassinate.
However, an ordinary person, like a nagging spouse or a disgruntled boss, making such a statement in response to the doing or undoing of something, it would altogether have a different first impression, the Court said.
“The petitioner’s statement did not seek an armed rebellion and was not a call to assault,” the Court observed.
Source: Barandbench
