Delhi Bar Council Today (June 2) urged the immediate release of 22-year-old law student Sharmistha Panoli, arrested over a now-deleted Instagram video. Legal voices condemn the move, calling it politically motivated and unjust.
Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad of Ashoka University was arrested on May 18 by Haryana Police for allegedly making objectionable social media posts about Operation Sindoor. The Supreme Court questioned his motivations for posting, labeling his statements as seeking attention. He remains in judicial custody, with a court hearing set for May 27, 2025.
Sharjeel Imam, accused in the February 2020 Delhi riots, claims he was “completely disconnected” from co-accused Umar Khalid and the events of violence. His counsel seeks compassionate bail after five years in custody, arguing no evidence links Imam to inciting unrest, while emphasizing his significant personal challenges during imprisonment.
The Bombay High Court granted temporary protection from arrest to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra while hearing his petition to cancel an FIR related to his comment about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The court noted that arrest was unnecessary under current laws, despite threats Kamra received and issues regarding police conduct.
NEW DELHI: The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has given the Delhi Police 60 more days to complete their investigation in the MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) case against former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan. The police had requested 90 days, but the court only approved a 60-day extension.
Kerala: A Kerala court on Friday, 28th Feb, granted bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader PC George in a hate speech case filed against him for making derogatory comments about the Muslim community.The case began after PC George made controversial statements during a televised debate on Janam TV on January 5.