The Supreme Court of India granted interim protection to Wajahat Khan, staying his arrest in a hate speech case. Khan faces FIRs across six states for inciting religious sentiments. The Court ordered notices to the Centre and the states, with the next hearing set for July 14, emphasizing the lasting impact of hate speech.
Sharjeel Imam has petitioned the Supreme Court to consolidate multiple FIRs related to his speeches at Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University, arguing for a single trial to avoid multiple prosecutions. The Court noted the commonality of the speech but recognized distinct incidents linked to it in different states. The case will be revisited in two weeks.
