The Kerala High Court ruled that criticising the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund is part of free speech, quashing charges against a man for his Facebook post. Justice VG Arun said mere criticism of the government cannot attract criminal action unless it incites public disorder.
A Sonepat court has placed Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad in judicial custody following his Facebook post about India’s Operation Sindoor, provoking public outrage over perceived free speech violations. Arrested after police custody due to complaints, his case raises critical questions regarding the boundaries of free expression in national security discussions.
Mahua Moitra filed a defamation case against Nishikant Dubey and Jai Anant Dehadrai over social media posts claiming she misused her parliamentary position. The Delhi High Court ordered the posts’ removal, stating they lacked sufficient evidence. Moitra, facing serious allegations of misconduct, has labeled them as politically motivated.
The Supreme Court, while reviewing the dismissals of judicial officers Aditi Kumar Sharma and Sarita Chaudhary, stressed the need for judges to avoid social media to maintain judicial discipline and impartiality. The court acknowledged various factors affecting performance and is deliberating on the reinstatement of the dismissed officers.
Former locomotive pilot, PU Venkatesan, was convicted of criminal contempt for making scandalous allegations against judges. The Madras High Court sentenced him to six months in prison for displaying no remorse and verbally abusing the judges. His behavior was found to be contemptuous towards the entire justice system. This followed a Facebook post and subsequent letters making reckless allegations.
Today, 29th April, Three suspects involved in the shooting at Salman Khan’s residence sent to police custody by the MCOCA court. The court’s decision came after considering the seriousness of the charges and the need for further investigation into the incident. The suspects believed to have links to organized crime, prompting authorities to pursue the case with heightened scrutiny. Salman Khan’s security measures have also been reviewed in light of the incident.