Madhya Pradesh High Court refused anticipatory bail to cartoonist Hemant Malviya for posting a cartoon allegedly insulting PM Modi, RSS, and Lord Shiva. The Court said it was a clear misuse of freedom of speech and needed custodial interrogation.
The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old Pune student over a social media post concerning Indo-Pak tensions. The court deemed the response extreme, emphasizing the need for reform rather than punishment. It questioned the college’s decision to rusticate her and highlighted the importance of allowing students to learn from mistakes.
New Delhi – 5th May: The Supreme Court of India on Monday asked the Central Government and 18 states to respond to a petition filed by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The petition requested the release of elderly prisoners aged above 70 and terminally ill inmates on bail, especially those who have not approached the top court for relief after their bail pleas were denied.