Supreme Court Rejects Neha Singh Rathore’s Plea Over Tweets on PM Modi & Pahalgam Attack, Orders Trial

Today, On 13th October, Supreme Court refused singer and activist Neha Singh Rathore’s plea challenging an FIR over her social media post on the Pahalgam terror attack. The Court told her, “Go and face trial,” without commenting on the case merits.

Telangana High Court Quashes Cases Over Tweets Criticising Congress; Issues Key Guidelines for FIRs on Political Social Media Posts

The Telangana High Court struck down three criminal cases against an X user for tweets critical of CM Revanth Reddy’s Congress government, ruling them protected free speech. The Court also laid down strict guidelines for police and magistrates on handling FIRs in social media cases.

Supreme Court Orders Consolidation of Multiple FIRs Against YouTuber Savukku Shankar

NEW DELHI: Today, 24th Feb, The Supreme Court of India directed that all First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against YouTuber Savukku Shankar be combined for investigation. However, the investigation in the main FIR, which was registered on May 3, 2024, at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Coimbatore, will continue separately.

Defamation Case Against Union Minister Smriti Irani|| Allahabad High Court Dismisses the Plea of Shooter Vartika Singh

Last week: The Allahabad High Court dismissed a defamation case against Union Minister Smriti Irani, filed by international shooter Vartika Singh. The court emphasized the seriousness of summoning in a criminal trial and found insufficient grounds to proceed under Section 499/500 of the IPC for defamation. (Word count: 46)