Today, On 14th October, the Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to Odisha BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra, accused of assaulting a female police officer during a protest. The Court emphasized the need for leaders to exemplify public behavior, highlighting accountability. Mishra, facing serious charges, had previously claimed the allegations were false and defamatory.
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Today, On 25th October, the Bombay High Court ordered the release of seized artworks by F N Souza and Akbar Padamsee, previously confiscated on obscenity grounds. The court deemed the confiscation unwarranted, emphasizing the artworks’ cultural and artistic significance, and criticized Customs officials for lacking the expertise to assess artistic value accurately.
The Supreme Court today dismissed a criminal case against Indian production company TVF over alleged obscene content in “College Romance” season three. The Court ruled that the content did not violate IT Act sections 67 and 67A. The High Court’s previous verdict was disputed and overturned, leading to the dismissal of legal proceedings.
