The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union government after the Aam Aadmi Party filed a plea. It challenges the blocking and suspension of its Gujarat unit’s Instagram handle @aapgujarat and its official Facebook page.
Delhi Police opposed Nadeem Khan’s plea, citing risks to communal harmony due to his social media actions. They argue he spreads misleading narratives that instigate unrest and threaten unity. The Delhi High Court granted him interim protection from arrest while emphasizing cooperation in the investigation, highlighting the importance of maintaining national harmony.
Today, 10th April, The ongoing legal proceedings regarding Umar Khalid’s bail hearings in Delhi highlight the influence of social media narratives on judicial processes. The Delhi Police’s statement in court revealed Khalid’s alleged manipulation of online content to sway bail decisions. Legal arguments also addressed the prosecution’s reliance on evidence and the evolving interpretation of prima facie evidence in similar cases.