A complaint has been filed against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his angry gesture at a police officer. The act has been described as “unconstitutional conduct,” raising concerns about misuse of authority and public decorum.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted interim bail to Baldev Singh, the first such order under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Charged with intentional insult, criminal intimidation, and violations of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, he was released upon furnishing a bond of Rs 25,000. The court also instructed him to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and set a hearing for July 14.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that an offense under the SC/ST Act must occur in public view to be established. The court quashed proceedings for an offense committed in a private residence, emphasizing that intentional insult or intimidation causing humiliation must be in public view. This ruling is significant in fighting caste-based violence and discrimination in India.