A 62-year-old man was denied bail by the Allahabad High Court for sharing a Facebook post saying “Pakistan Zindabad”. The court said his act disrespected India’s Constitution and supported terrorism.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that a person cannot be denied a passport just because their relatives were involved in militancy or anti-national activities. The court stated that decisions should be based only on an individual’s own actions, not their family’s past. This verdict, welcomed by political leaders, is expected to bring relief to many facing similar discrimination.
A Punjab social activist’s petition seeks Supreme Court intervention to lift restrictions on farmers’ protests blocking national highways, including the Shambhu border. The blockade poses national security risks and hinders emergency services. Farmers demand legalization of Minimum Support Price. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case, highlighting ongoing tensions.
Today, On 14th November, the Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking to ban WhatsApp for non-compliance with new IT Rules. The petition, which raised security concerns and questioned the app’s encryption, was rejected by the Court, allowing WhatsApp to continue its operations despite claims of potential risks and misinformation.
A petition has been filed in the Calcutta High Court against author Arundhati Roy, accusing her of making anti-national remarks. The petitioner, Mita Banerjee, alleged that Roy shared an interview on her social media handle, wherein she referred to India as a ‘Hindu fascist enterprise.’ This comment was made on the erstwhile Twitter platform, now […]