Supreme Court Quashes Gujarat FIR Against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, Cites ‘Free Speech Not Based on Insecurity’

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (28th March) criticized the Gujarat Police for filing a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi over a poem he had posted on social media. The Court ruled in his favor, stating that freedom of speech and expression is more important than the restrictions that can be imposed on it under the law.

Delhi HC Quashes FIR: ‘Using Rape Charges As a Weapon To Harass Men’

The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR against a man, emphasizing that while rape is a serious crime, some individuals misuse legal provisions to harass men. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh highlighted evidence of consensual relations and ulterior motives behind the complaint, stating that proceeding with the trial would cause unnecessary hardship.