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The Karnataka High Court temporarily stayed all criminal proceedings against Basanagoudar Patil Yatnal, a former Union Minister and BJP leader, related to a 2022 hate speech case. Yatnal’s remarks, perceived as inciting communal tension, drew public outrage and legal action, but he claims the allegations are politically motivated. The court’s stay offers him temporary relief.
The Calcutta High Court Today acknowledged the cultural significance of rallies and protests in Bengal, granting permission to state government employees for a rally in Howrah to voice demands, including a pay hike. While comparing rallies to traditional delicacies, the court set conditions for the rally, emphasizing the need for organizers to consider public inconvenience. “Mishti Doi, Aloo Posto, Luchi=Protests and Rallies, Both Part of Bengali Culture”
