The Supreme Court of India has ruled that public figures holding high constitutional offices cannot target any community based on religion, caste, language or region. The Court stressed that freedom of speech cannot be misused to vilify or denigrate any section of society.
The Calcutta High Court today directed the CBI to investigate “hateful” social media posts containing images of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim. The Court expressed concerns about regulating online content and instructed the CBI to report back on the next hearing date. All related cases will be heard on September 18.
