The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes during a case involving allegations of misconduct in a property sale deed transfer. The petitioner challenged the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to quash charges under the IPC, contending that civil matters should not escalate into criminal cases. The next hearing is set for March 2025.
On Tuesday (17th July): A private complaint against PM Narendra Modi for alleged hate speech during the Lok Sabha campaign was dismissed by a Bengaluru court. The complaint, filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, claimed Modi aimed to divide the nation based on religion. The court ruled it did not warrant investigation.