West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for security failures related to the lethal Pahalgam terror attack, demanding prompt arrests of terrorists. She labeled the incident a “total failure” of the Union government, emphasizing the need for improved national security measures and condemning the use of military sacrifices for political gain.
The Allahabad High Court granted interim bail to Dr. Medusa, alias Madri Kakoti, an assistant professor, regarding social media posts about the Pahalgam terror attack. An FIR, filed by an ABVP leader, accused her of threatening national integrity. The case raises concerns over free speech limits and anti-national expressions.
The Calcutta High Court granted bail to Sharmishta Panoli, a law student and social media influencer, arrested for allegedly making communal remarks in a video. The court found her arrest lacked legal compliance, prompting backlash and political controversy regarding free speech. Her case has drawn international criticism and scrutiny of policing biases.
On June 6, 2025, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of CLAT PG 2025 aspirants challenging three exam questions. It directed the NLU Consortium to amend the answer key, including two disputed questions, while rejecting the third. The court criticized the high objection fee, urging for a fairer, more affordable structure for future exams.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India revoked visas for Pakistani nationals, prompting legal action from a Pakistani resident in Goa since 2016. He seeks a fair hearing regarding his visa conditions before deportation. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case, considering individual circumstances.
Stand-up comedian Daniel Fernandes received a legal notice from two Supreme Court lawyers over his content, which they claim trivializes the Pahalgam terror attack and mocks Indian cultural values. Fernandes defends his satire, asserting artistic freedom, while the notice demands removal of the offending material by June 3, 2025, citing public responsibility.